Everything is political here. Starting from the vegetable vendor to the CEO of a company, everyone owes allegience to either Amma (Jayalathiaaa/AIADMK party) or Anna (Karunanidhi/DMK). Be very careful when you make any statements, it can be suicidal. You never know who belongs to which party.
If not get ready for the show insight the black bulky legs behind the lungis!
And yes, the auto-drivers, they are the epitome of political alignment. Never fight with them. In fact, they are the most powerful and rowdiest community in Madras.
3. Rule - 3: ------------
Rajnikant is omnipresent, omnipotent.
Have you ever heard of him? You will, when you come here. And he is superhero. Never ever tell anything wrong about him. He can do anything. He can romance with girls young enough to grand daughters, can catch a knife in his mouth and throw it back to the villain, can jump from 20 story building. And all that is true, stuff of legend.
And yes, all the auto drivers, another exceptional breed here, are clones of Rajnikant. Next rule is on that.
4. Rule - 4: -------------
Never take an auto. Taxi with a meter is always a safe bet.
Even with Taxis, better cross check with someone about the fare to your desired destination will cost. Otherwise you will pay 200 rupees to go from Chennai international terminal to the domestic terminal, distance of which is 200 meters!