“I used to be a guy 3 years ago” — Lady leaves Uber driver speechless after he asks if she has a boyfriend

A lady has shared an unusual experience during an Uber ride after her driver asked whether she had a boyfriend, only for her response to leave both of them silent for the rest of the journey.

The woman shared the encounter in a viral social media post, accompanied by pictures showing her sitting inside the vehicle while the Uber driver was behind the wheel.

According to the narration, the driver appeared to be making conversation when he asked the passenger if she had a boyfriend.

Her unexpected response

The woman said she responded by telling the driver that she used to be a guy three years ago.

She explained that following her unexpected response, the atmosphere inside the vehicle changed, with neither of them continuing the conversation.

The woman wrote, “My Uber driver asked if I have a boyfriend, I told him I used to be a guy 3 years ago. The rest of the ride was in silence.”

The encounter has since attracted attention online, with social media users reacting to the awkward turn the seemingly ordinary Uber conversation took.

Social media users react

The experience has sparked discussions about personal questions, boundaries and how quickly an everyday conversation can become uncomfortable when sensitive information is introduced.

While the driver’s reaction was not further explained in the post, the woman’s account suggested that both parties simply maintained silence until the journey ended.

The viral Uber story has continued to generate reactions, with many users finding the unexpected exchange amusing, while others noted that passengers and drivers may be better off avoiding overly personal questions during rides.