Switching Lanes
Starting with the down escalator on my morning commute, there was the normal condition of people walking on the left and scattered people standing on the right. One guy walking down would go right every time there was an open space. He was right in front of me and switched to the right. I passed just as he was trying to go left again just to make it clear that it wasn't worth it to switch. If you're going to commit to walking, don't switch lanes too much, you might lose your spot.
Paper Fumbler
On my first train, there was a woman standing up, trying to hold her bag and umbrella while reading a newspaper. Each time she turned the page, she would almost drop the paper and then catch it on the way down. This went on until she finished the entire thing and drew a lot of attention. The sound of rustling paper alerted surrounding passengers each time. Is it really that important to read the paper on a crowded train and on a rainy day where you need to carry and extra item?
Blind Runner
On my way home, I was running across a large public space. Another person was going the opposite direction. He was looking right at me yet he kept veering into my line of sight. He was iPod headphones on, so he was paying attention to his music and not to the path ahead. I blew past him, just missing. He didn't even notice. It's amazing how blind people can get when they're not concentrating on something. I mean, this guy was looking straight ahead and didn't see a thing. He probably wouldn't have noticed even if I knocked him down!
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