The runners and joggers in this city are rude as fuck. FYI: If you’re coming up behind someone with intention to pass, it’s common practice to say, “Excuse me!” That’s all you have to do. When you push past me without saying anything, it’s inconsiderate. When I’m walking my dog, you startle him and it’s dangerous. Seriously, learn some manners. —Out for a stroll
This article appears in May 18-24, 2017.
I had a pair come towards me along the Hill the other day, and moved to the edge of the sidewalk so they could pass, but the one closest to me gave me the look like I was supposed to get off the sidewalk so they could keep perfect parallel pace with each other. Piss off.
They’re too important
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I’m sure if you were a runner you would understand they pass lots of people on their runs that don’t need to attention you apparently need when encountered. If you are walking in the middle of the sidewalk, thus necessitating the need for a runner to push past you, then you may want to try a common practice of walking on one side of the sidewalk. If you need a heads up that someone might pass you then you may want to pay more attention to your surroundings, it is the city after all, and lots of people use the sidewalk.