trust

Yesterday I was in Bangalore India attending the air show, which in itself was a very interesting experience, but what happened on my way home was truly amazing. I was leaving the show walking toward the street to grab a cab. Walking on what felt like a lonely dusty road.... a car stops and the man asks... 

"where are you going? 

I reply "catching a cab back to my hotel"

He makes the offer to drive me to my hotel, which is 30km away. Analyzing the situation.... he seems trustable, his young son was also in the car, so I decided to take him up on his offer.

During the ride we get on talking, and comparing backgrounds and what we each do for a living. Turns out he has contacts in India that would be of interest to me professionally. The discussions continue, and he eventually makes the offer to invite me to his house for dinner. I politely refuse, as I was very tired and in need of some sleep, and a little unsure of my surroundings. 

So we proceed to my hotel, and as we are saying goodbyes, and exchanging contact information....his son comes out of the car with my camera that I accidently left behind. So we finish off, and he leaves... and thats it.

Now in my experience in North America, we frown upon either asking for a ride and/or offering a ride to a perfect strangers as it would be considered dangerous. 

This guy not only offers a ride, when I wasn't even asking, he also offers to invite me to his house for food. 

Later that  evening he sent out an introduction email to his friend (and myself) in Hyderabad whom I will be meeting next week for business purposes. 

I find it totally amazing how much good and potential opportunity has come from his offering, and  me accepting a ride.

I believe we could use more of this type of trust in our culture.

Think of the Possibilities!