Why do people walk so slow on public pathways, inside a shopping centre or in a busy street? Furthermore, why do people always feel the need to stop dead in their tracks, right in the middle of the way, upon greeting someone they know? For god’s sake, step to the side so that the flow of pedestrian traffic is not obstructed and distracted by your loud proclamations of “OMG WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?”, with arms flailing maniacally as you try to hug each other with 50 shopping bags in hand.
It is my proposal that all pedestrian walkways should carry the same rules as the road: “keep left unless overtaking”. In fact, perhaps flashing neon lights should be a legal requirement for individuals who cannot keep up with the average 80m/min walking speed. This way, those who know how to walk like normal people are able to arrive at their destination on time and without “walk rage”. Don’t get me wrong, there are some individuals, such as the elderly or disabled, who are simply unable to go any faster – but the rest of us really have no excuse. Stop being lazy and get out of my way!
Posted by Jessica Di Blasio.
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