Published on 12:00 AM, July 30, 2015

Street Smart

Asking for Directions

It is needless to say that you should ask for directions if you are lost. But what you need to know is whom to ask for directions.

Never ever ask any child for direction. Chances are that they'll point you to the opposite direction. The best idea is to ask any of the local shopkeepers.

Or better still, ask a rickshawala. They'll know best. Even better, ask multiple people to ensure nobody misled you. The key is not to hesitate. Ask as many people as you need if confused. And don't forget to mutter the magical "thank you" afterwards.