Just to clarify , the Santa mentioned in the title of the post does not refer to the one in Santa Banta jokes. So don't hesitate to read on ,its not one of those PJs.Rather the Santa I referred to was the wholesale gifts dealer from the north pole.
This post is for all those hunky punky riders who are ripping the streets with their engine's grunt and screeching tyres. This post is to tell them that they can be a Santa on a motorbike giving away small packets of happiness.The catch here is that you don't have to be fat ,neither would you have to borrow that red dress nor that beard...and the best part is that you can be an "agent of happiness" throughout the year and not just the Christmas season.
Wondering how?? Well, I have put down a few ways ..Let me know if you have more.
1.
The first thing that you have to always keep in mind is that you weren't born with a pair of wheels. You were a pedestrian first and then only a biker.So respect pedestrians.Next time when you see a mother trying to cross the road with her kids ,use your heart and those brakes. Splashing water puddles is fun but please please don't do it when somebody is standing near that puddle .I know there are a few idiotic pedestrians out there but then bear with them .You can't be Santa if you don't learn to forgive.
2.
Nothing is more charming than seeing a 10 year old on a bike with his dad.So how can you bring an even bigger smile on that kids face. Here's the trick. Gently overtake the dad-son pair giving them a hint that you were racing with them .The kid will be a bit upset and dad will accelerate to catch up because he doesn't want to let down his son. Thats when you need to gently slow down and let them overtake you.The kid will be brimming with happiness and making all sorts of faces at you because his dad just defeated you.Even though you lost you will have a special kind of satisfaction , the satisfaction of making a dad a superhero in the eyes of his son. Trust me , not all races are meant to be won.
3.
Riding alone ?? No one in your pillion seat ?? Why don't you give a lift to someone ?? Heyy wait there 's a kid with a 10 tonne bag hanging from his shoulder. Wouldn't it be nice of you to drop him by his house.By giving him a lift you will help him save Rs2 of his bus fare and with that he might buy a poppins.You see how it works, your ride has bought him poppins and also helped him avoid the rush in the bus... RIDE + POPPINS.. you just made that kids day.
4.
Often while riding along National Highways you come across lots of mini buses with kids going for tours.They are super excited and wave at everyone on the road but no one usually respond to their waving.One day I waved at them .That simple gesture made them very happy,so happy that everyone in the bus started shouting "Bye Cheta , Bye Cheta" .From that day I make it a point that I wave back at kids .
5.
I know many of you guys have super bikes . You park it in a stand and a lot people ,especially kids, come to admire your bike. Some may even ask to have a photograph or two .Don't be a jackass and chase them away. Allow them to have a snap . The flash of their cameras isn't going to damage your bike .If possible gift them a short ride on your bike's pillion seat.Its every kids dream to be seated on a Ninja,CBR,Bullet etc .
I know these are very small things but the smile that it brings to people around you is priceless .
This post is for all those hunky punky riders who are ripping the streets with their engine's grunt and screeching tyres. This post is to tell them that they can be a Santa on a motorbike giving away small packets of happiness.The catch here is that you don't have to be fat ,neither would you have to borrow that red dress nor that beard...and the best part is that you can be an "agent of happiness" throughout the year and not just the Christmas season.
Wondering how?? Well, I have put down a few ways ..Let me know if you have more.
1.
The first thing that you have to always keep in mind is that you weren't born with a pair of wheels. You were a pedestrian first and then only a biker.So respect pedestrians.Next time when you see a mother trying to cross the road with her kids ,use your heart and those brakes. Splashing water puddles is fun but please please don't do it when somebody is standing near that puddle .I know there are a few idiotic pedestrians out there but then bear with them .You can't be Santa if you don't learn to forgive.
2.
Nothing is more charming than seeing a 10 year old on a bike with his dad.So how can you bring an even bigger smile on that kids face. Here's the trick. Gently overtake the dad-son pair giving them a hint that you were racing with them .The kid will be a bit upset and dad will accelerate to catch up because he doesn't want to let down his son. Thats when you need to gently slow down and let them overtake you.The kid will be brimming with happiness and making all sorts of faces at you because his dad just defeated you.Even though you lost you will have a special kind of satisfaction , the satisfaction of making a dad a superhero in the eyes of his son. Trust me , not all races are meant to be won.
3.
Riding alone ?? No one in your pillion seat ?? Why don't you give a lift to someone ?? Heyy wait there 's a kid with a 10 tonne bag hanging from his shoulder. Wouldn't it be nice of you to drop him by his house.By giving him a lift you will help him save Rs2 of his bus fare and with that he might buy a poppins.You see how it works, your ride has bought him poppins and also helped him avoid the rush in the bus... RIDE + POPPINS.. you just made that kids day.
4.
Often while riding along National Highways you come across lots of mini buses with kids going for tours.They are super excited and wave at everyone on the road but no one usually respond to their waving.One day I waved at them .That simple gesture made them very happy,so happy that everyone in the bus started shouting "Bye Cheta , Bye Cheta" .From that day I make it a point that I wave back at kids .
5.
I know many of you guys have super bikes . You park it in a stand and a lot people ,especially kids, come to admire your bike. Some may even ask to have a photograph or two .Don't be a jackass and chase them away. Allow them to have a snap . The flash of their cameras isn't going to damage your bike .If possible gift them a short ride on your bike's pillion seat.Its every kids dream to be seated on a Ninja,CBR,Bullet etc .
I know these are very small things but the smile that it brings to people around you is priceless .
