culture shock 2: riding the bus?

I always love public means of transport for several reasons:

1. Growing up, that was the only choice my family had

2. One can strike conversations easily on your way to work or wherever, and you get to socialise

3.Anything shared is less painful

4.Its cheap

5.....and on and on..

So It was surprising to me when I boarded a bus here in Indy and when the driver knew what I do for a living she asked me why I was using public means instead of having my own car?

The people in the bus, I quickly made a mental note, were mostly indegents with less options of transportation means besides walking.

I tried conversing with an older lady sitted next to me but it did not go so well. She responded in monologues and monotone and when I asked her where the bus stop was on the street we were on she simply said, "I don't come from here!"

My appetite for morning commute by bus were obviously dampened, My extrovert spirit bruised and my memories etched forever.

Do I still love public means of transport? Make a guess...

Chite.