Whether it’s on our way to work or going home after classes, the Dhaka traffic makes it impossible to reach our destinations on time. Needless to say, the pace at which cars move in our city makes commuting slower than dial-up internet connection. Like it or not, the traffic will be there and physically we can’t do anything about it. But there are a few things that we can do during traffic to put ourselves at ease. Here are
Shut eye
If you’re not behind the wheels, then there’s no harm in catching a few Zs till you finally reach home. You not only get that much deserved rest but you also get to forget how much of a nuisance traffic jams are.
Tune in
On the days when you forget to bring your noise-cancelling headphones, the FM radio should become your best friend. Leave it to local stations to air your daily dose of traffic updates, news and music to lift your spirits on the dullest of days.
Games
If you’re cooped up in a car with some of your closest friends, there are all sorts of games that you can play, while you’re waiting at the stop signal. You can always keep a deck of Uno; in case you’re out of card games, then try charades. Nothing like bursting into giggles while trying to do impressions of your favourite actors!
Watch a video
While smartphones get a bad rep for killing productivity, they are however a godsend when you’re stuck in traffic. Stream a movie or a video, buy some snacks, sit back and enjoy!
Learn a language
Apps like Duolingo makes learning languages easier on the go. Pick the language of your choice and get cracking. By the time you’re home, you’d be able to describe the details of the traffic in French.
