The White Van and Man Theory
April 2nd, 2009When you think of a white van driver, the image might not be a pleasant one. For many years typical white van men have been given a bad name by the media and peoples own normally incorrect assumptions. Have you ever used a man and van service and been displeased with the attitude of the driver? Because according to a new study most of them, or us, are really nice people.
The social-issues research center in oxford conducted a study on both man and van drivers and other long haul drivers in lay-bys and petrol stations up and down the country, and there results debunk the myth that man and van drivers are angry or rude, they study claims that ‘most’ of them very really very nice people.
Though I am sure one study will not do much to change ingrained social stereotypes, I, working in the London man and van industry, in the removal sector, would love it to be as we pride ourselves on great friendly service and believe that most companies do to. Of course we cant deny that some white van drivers that can be quite unfriendly people but please do let small majority and stereotypes cloud your fine judgment.
To find our more about this study you can view the original article here – The White Van Theory