People please, if you are on an escalator, or a flight of stairs, going up or down (it doesn't matter!), abide by the following rule:
The right is for local traffic, the left is express.
It's like that on highways, and most people understand that etiquette for foot travel as well. However, this morning coming out of the subway, there were many who disregarded this simple and easy to follow rule. While proceeding up the two-person wide escalator out of the subway, there were simpletons who decided to stagnate on the left-hand side of the escalator, blocking the path of those who wished to ascend quickly.
This is rude.
So, for your safety, please stay to the right unless you plan on walking up the up escalator for quick ascent. Otherwise, I might hit you with something sharp and/or heavy if I find myself behind you.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Stairs and Escalators
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Otherwise, I might hit you with something sharp and/or heavy if I find myself behind you.
And as a bonus they can't block/parry you.
lol - this rule is widely used in London with the exception of tourists new to town but even they catch on pretty quick after being abused a few times... works great!!!
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