I would like to address two seemingly disparate topics. Their only real link is that I thought of both on my way to the train last night.
First, to all you people out there who walk around all slow and whatnot: PICK UP THE PACE! You’re killing me here. Literally. I think my legs will fall off if I have to walk behind you all for any longer. And why do you need to walk in packs of 3 or 4 across the entire sidewalk so that if I want to go around you I have to risk getting clipped by a cab? Why? WHY?!?!
If you’re not going to speed up or walk single file then just sit down. Wait for continental drift to bring wherever you were headed to. It’ll probably get there more quickly, and the added bonus is you’ll be out of my way. That will rule.
Secondly, and this goes for anyone, not only slow walkers; if I hold the door for you, please say “thank you.” It’s really not that hard. I mean, if you don’t, I’ll probably continue to hold the door because that’s how I was raised, but it’d still be nice to get the appreciation. I go out of my way to hold the door open. It would be just as easy to go out of my way to pull it closed. On you. Show me a little love, and we can avoid that nasty scenario.
Anyways, I’ve got to get back to work. I was late today because I held the door for a slow walker who didn’t even say thank you.
Maybe not as disparate as I thought…