I had a very amusing bus ride this morning. One bus cut ours off. So our driver got out and was about to, well, do something to the other driver when he took off. So we met again at the end of Lambton Quay for a very amusing verbal exchange. A pity I could only hear our half. The best bit was when our driver of Island heritage called the other a 'coconut'. I discussed this with a Samoan who works near me, apparantely it is a very fine insult to use in all occasions, without any hint of irony.
My favourite ever bus driver used to do the Mairangi bus in the evenings, and would say "You're Welcome" to every person who thanked him when they left the bus. Even if 10 people got off at once. You would hear 10 "thanks" and 10 replies. Just smashing.
I had a very amusing bus ride this morning. One bus cut ours off. So our driver got out and was about to, well, do something to the other driver when he took off. So we met again at the end of Lambton Quay for a very amusing verbal exchange. A pity I could only hear our half. The best bit was when our driver of Island heritage called the other a 'coconut'. I discussed this with a Samoan who works near me, apparantely it is a very fine insult to use in all occasions, without any hint of irony.
My favourite ever bus driver used to do the Mairangi bus in the evenings, and would say "You're Welcome" to every person who thanked him when they left the bus. Even if 10 people got off at once. You would hear 10 "thanks" and 10 replies. Just smashing.