Bus Vs. Car and My Visits

Yesterday I was at Kantale on the Eastern side of Sri Lanka, doing an introduction on social media for the students at one of the telecentres located there.

I have been there more than four times now and most of the times I visit there by public transport (bus). Yesterday I went there by a Toyota Prius which is a hybrid car. (Should note that we did not have to pay a lot since it is one of our friend's vehicle) I felt like ummm.. I should have gone by a bus or the train when I was heading back. I was asleep most of the time when I was inside the vehicle and A/C plus music was there to make more comfort.

Despite the fact that the Prius is very very very comfortable and luxurious, I still prefer public transport. It gives me more freedom to interact with unknown people, hear what they talk, how they behave, what they do and don't. My stress gets relieved with those and updating my knowledge about people.

I'm a huge SOCIAL animal and I love talking to people. When I have to do a lecture or facilitate a workshop, I start a discussion with the audience. In the first 30 minutes, I'm trying my best to understand the pulse of my audience. Then I change my tone and what I talk according to that. Even though, I have already prepared a presentation or a lineup, I never hesitate to change it instantly to match with the people in the audience.

I do never get tired of talking to people. Each minute I pass with the people, gives me energy to talk more and more and I share that energy with the audience to keep them active and energized.

People love to listen, only if we talk what they like to hear. I always keep that in mind when I speak. And I believe that there is nothing great, like sharing the knowledge.

P.S: I hate when I have to use microphone.