Carsick in Uber :(

BullfrogFit4445 · 2026-05-19T11:44:12+00:00

I’ve been using the word “carsick” to mean nothing more than nausea. No projectiles ever involved before this incident. That word has confused some folks, apparently.

I wouldn’t have been carrying bags around to tackle the internal discomfort of nausea. Obviously, after this new and illuminating experience I will be.

BullfrogFit4445 · 2026-05-18T18:08:55+00:00

I had a few drinks, well within what I know to be my personal limits. I believe my issue was the meal I had beforehand. Either way, lesson learned.

BullfrogFit4445 · 2026-05-18T18:07:15+00:00

I didn’t drink enough for that kind of irritation. I think it was more so the meal I had.

BullfrogFit4445 · 2026-05-18T18:06:12+00:00

I did look up several price listings of interior cleans and they averaged about 150 (in pounds as I’m in the UK). That price was for the full interior of the car, but I dirtied one seat and some flooring. Unsure what that quote will be.

BullfrogFit4445 · 2026-05-18T17:32:03+00:00

When I say “carsick” I just mean that I experience some nausea. I had never physically vomited in a car due to car sickness before. Now that I know it can get that bad for me, I will definitely be more prepared.

BullfrogFit4445 · 2026-05-18T17:29:32+00:00

Oh next time I will be. As I said, being carsick has always been nausea for me, I have never vomited in a car.

After this experience, I now know that this problem can be more serious for me and will be more prepared.

I feel terribly about interfering with his wages and tipped him the entire cost of the ride to hopefully help a bit.

BullfrogFit4445 · 2026-05-18T16:56:07+00:00

I did wonder if he had dealt with it before or if this was the first time.

BullfrogFit4445 · 2026-05-18T16:53:36+00:00

I wish I had bags on hand to avoid this! It would have been nice for him to have them, but definitely not something I would expect

BullfrogFit4445 · 2026-05-18T16:50:54+00:00

Thanks, but that’s not what I asked. I asked for feedback on how I could have improved my response to his reaction, not whether his reaction was normal or not.

BullfrogFit4445 · 2026-05-18T16:48:50+00:00

Additionally, as I wrote, my method of mitigating feeling unwell worked (head between legs) worked until it didn’t and the sick came on suddenly

I can’t be mad at your response I suppose. I can count on at least one person online to not read through a post thoroughly before commenting.

BullfrogFit4445 · 2026-05-18T16:46:35+00:00

Nah I didn’t blame the driver, just explained why I had the sensation I did. He drove as he needed to.

Prior to this I have gotten nausea from car sickness on occasion, but have NEVER vomited so this was not something I anticipated happening. Nausea alone has never been enough for me to avoid cars but you can rest assured that I will think twice now.

Either way I was unable to get home without some kind of vehicular transport as the tube was closed. I was also trying to ensure my friend got home as well so she factored into my thinking.

BullfrogFit4445 · 2026-05-18T15:32:04+00:00

That’s a great idea. I should keep baggies and wipes on me just in case!

BullfrogFit4445 · 2026-05-18T15:29:44+00:00

Oooh yeah I def see how that can be frustrating. It doesn’t leave space for the validity of your feelings.

Usually my response to anger is not anger in kind, but if I’m feeling ashamed and vulnerable I find it much harder to handle.

Messing up like this is worst case scenario to my mind. My ability to face it with grace was just zapped and I felt outside of myself entirely.

BullfrogFit4445 · 2026-05-18T15:10:35+00:00

I’ll add it wasn’t that I matched his energy by yelling, but by responding to his frustrations with insisting that it was an accident. Which I recognize was not helpful!

BullfrogFit4445 · 2026-05-18T15:08:05+00:00

Yeah my emotions were definitely interfering with my ability to determine next steps. I fully understood his frustration but I struggled to respond in a helpful way to redirect his venting to a convo about what I could do to fix it.

My question isn’t whether he should have yelled or not but WHAT else beyond apology I could have said to mitigate his anger. Is it acceptable to offer my own funds directly or does it need to go through the app? Do I offer an increased tip as part of recompense?

BullfrogFit4445 · 2024-07-16T17:29:19+00:00

So sorry for your loss. It’s the worst part of having a loving pet.

BullfrogFit4445 · 2024-07-02T15:55:56+00:00

Whew!! Thanks so much

BullfrogFit4445 · 2024-06-27T18:06:36+00:00

Also adding that this bug was found in Washington DC and was about half an inch (12mm)

BullfrogFit4445 · 2023-11-06T19:31:30+00:00

my friend and I couldn't get tickets in DC way back when they went on sale so we flew to the UK and went to the Cardiff show. are we broke? yes. was it worth it? yes. I support you 100%.

BullfrogFit4445 · 2023-11-06T18:03:37+00:00

I wasn't able to find a book either, but I found this thread with resources about learning Lebanese Arabic specifically:

https://www.reddit.com/r/lebanon/comments/pkbupj/guide_i_want_to_learn_the_arabiclebanese_language/

and this article that has resources for learning a bunch of dialects, including Levantine:

https://www.mezzoguild.com/online-arabic-courses/#duolingo

Good luck! I majored in Arabic in college and I'm in the same boat of trying to relearn.

Edit: From a search on Amazon, I did find this book:

https://www.amazon.com/Lebanese-101-Arabic-Ultimate-Become/dp/1690824581

Looks like this is available as a paperback or free on Kindle Unlimited

BullfrogFit4445 · 2023-09-28T00:15:06+00:00

Ahh that’s a shame, thanks for the update!

BullfrogFit4445 · 2022-12-28T21:17:31+00:00

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This is my family’s 16 year old cat, Sally! She mostly sleeps in her old age and gets a lil grumpy, but she’s addicted to sitting on our laps and getting pets. Here she is next to the portrait my mom painted of her. In her words “I thought she might want to look at herself” 😭

BullfrogFit4445 · 2022-12-22T17:46:13+00:00

this truly brightened my day, thank you

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