Do you sit in the front seat when entering a taxi?

These comments. . . It's usually fine to sit up front. Just ask, "Front or back?" I will always say, "Front is fine!" It's actually more natural and tends to lead to a more congenial experience, but tradition dictates you sit in the rear. Most drivers who don't like it tend to have come from a cultural background that has hesitation about something about you, which means that they shouldn't be too close to you. Wherever you sit, do not sit behind the driver as a single. I will go out of my way to make sure I'm presenting you with a passenger door and if you walk around the car to get in the wrong side of the car just to sit behind me, you are, at minimum, a sociopath. Those of you who talk about your drivers as "the help" and that you're not "obligated" to talk to us. . realize that we're not obligated to talk to you either. Do you talk this way about your hairdresser, your barber, or your bartender? If you think the entire point of getting in a taxi or in these days an Uber is just to get from point A to point B you should probably call your mom and have her pick you up until you've develop sufficient social skills to interact with other human beings. Your driver, that you look down on, has more experience with social congress than just about anybody you could possibly talk to. The fact that you're not interested in that says everything about you and nothing about him. Also, be aware that your driver has been behind that wheel for hours. If you are unconcerned about the possibility of him dozing off, then by all means, make sure it's an awkward, silent ride while you scroll reddit on your phone.