Bengaluru Guy¡¯s Tweets Will Make You Think Twice Before Complaining About Late Food Delivery
A guy from Bengaluru recently tweeted about this and it will make you think twice before you yell at an online delivery service or the delivery guy for a delayed food order. With temperatures making a nose-dive in many parts of India it is getting harder for delivery guys to do their job.
The internet has made our lives so much simpler (and lazier). From a pack of noodles to a TV, you can order pretty much everything online. But, this convenience comes at a cost.
With temperatures making a nose-dive in many parts of India, it is getting harder for delivery guys to do their job. While most of us refuse to get out of our blankets, these guys have to go from door to door delivering food.
While we might not be able to change that, we can certainly be more considerate and kind to them.
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A guy from Bengaluru recently tweeted about this, and it will make you think twice before you yell at an online delivery service or the delivery guy for a delayed food order
People in Bengaluru, hear me out. A few days ago I ordered in and it took a while for the delivery person to make it. And no, this isn't a complaint that I want addressed by @swiggy_in or @ZomatoIN or any of the good people there. This is an incident I want to share.
¡ª Aakash Vinay (@aakashvinay17) January 6, 2019
After almost an hour of waiting, he finally arrived, and when I opened the door, I felt bad that I had even considered giving him an earful for the delay. He stood there at my doorstep, shivering and barely able to hand me the package. He struggled to pull out his wallet.
¡ª Aakash Vinay (@aakashvinay17) January 6, 2019
You could see it that abuse for delays came his way very often, and his sheepish smile said it all. It was his hands though that said the biggest tale. Company issue jackets sold by the lowest priced retailers didn't help him. He shivered the whole time, but he smiled throughout.
¡ª Aakash Vinay (@aakashvinay17) January 6, 2019
It's one of the coldest winters Bengaluru has seen in over a decade and there are people whose livelihoods depend on being out on the streets. Food delivery partners, Cab Drivers, Dunzo Runners, and several more. Be kind to them.
¡ª Aakash Vinay (@aakashvinay17) January 6, 2019
If you have a shawl or a jacket that you can give away, do that. It'll mean the world to them. If you can part ways with the 20 bucks that he owes you as change, that serves as warmth too. If you've been able to put a smile on his face, trust me you've earned yourself one too.
¡ª Aakash Vinay (@aakashvinay17) January 6, 2019
Zomato gives you information about the delivery person; where he's from, what he studied, family supports. And some of them aren't too educated. Suggest that a few layers of newspaper on the inside of their jackets, over their chests, will go a long way in keeping them warm.
¡ª Aakash Vinay (@aakashvinay17) January 6, 2019
When the delivery person takes time to reach the restaurant, remember that part of the reason you didn't step out to eat is the temperature. And that may be a part of the reason he chooses to ride slowly. Know that he gets absolutely NOTHING from delaying your order.
¡ª Aakash Vinay (@aakashvinay17) January 6, 2019
This isn't a rant or a plea. This is just a reaction from seeing an old man shivering while handing me my dinner. God didn't put you in the shoes you're in because he likes you more than he likes anyone else. You got lucky. So the least we can do is be kind to those who aren't.
¡ª Aakash Vinay (@aakashvinay17) January 6, 2019
And if it's not asking too much, show some love to the animals too. Leave an old bedsheet or open a packet of biscuits on the pavement or just run your fingers down the throat of that dog that you've met but never made friends with. If a tail is wagged,you're a winner. Thank you.
¡ª Aakash Vinay (@aakashvinay17) January 6, 2019
It really does not take too much to be more compassionate, understanding and humane. These guys work really hard, often having little time to eat and drink water. So, the next time your food order is late, just be a little more patient and give them the benefit of doubt.
