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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 7:47 am
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Originally Posted by SJC1K
In my experience, in Australia and New Zealand, passengers--at least, lone men--are expected to ride in the front seat of a taxi next to the driver. It's an indication of egalitarianism--the driver will think you're stuck up if you sit in back.
How odd. The drivers in NYC like not having a perfect stranger sit right next to them but of course will make the front seat available if requested. Now that to me makes sense.
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