Delivery Partners
It was freezing cold outside (~5°C). We were sitting in two warm blankets as we were famished. “Your Zomato rider has picked up your food and it will be delivered soon” – read the notification on the app Within 15 minutes the delivery partner was there at the door.
He was a skinny guy and was shivering a lot. I asked him to come inside and have some rest to which he replied – “Sir, abhi aur log bhuke baithe hain, unhe bhi khana pahunchana hai. Aap bas delivery rate kar dijiyega”. I thanked him, gave him some tip, and he left immediately to deliver food to other hungry people (People who were comfortably sitting inside their blankets in their cozy homes )
There have been instances when I have cursed Zomato for cancelling my order, or not delivering at all. But the above incident transformed my purview for the company. Delivery partners are the backbone of Indian Economy the firm, and the least we could do for them be a little more empathetic for their situation and treat them with the respect that they deserve.
Note- Khaana khilaane vala bhagwaan se kam nahi hota!
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