Stay to One Side

I agree with Prunella's most recent post about the prudent use of elevators and would like to build on it in another rant about transportation. When you're on the escalator, or when walking down the street, please don't take up the entire step/area. People want to get past you and it is difficult if you are blocking their way. This is especially true if you are with another person; of course you want to talk, which means you want to walk side-by-side, but try to also be conscious of the other people around you and let them pass as needed. On the escalator, if you are just riding, stay to one side (and try to stay to the same side as all the other riders!) so those walking and in a hurry can get around you. And if someone politely asks you to move to the side, there is no need to make a face or to ignore the request. Just because you aren't in a hurry to get somewhere doesn't mean you should make things difficult for others.

--Curly