Many of us have got used to being late for meeting or appointment.In order to arrive at our destination on time,we’d aggressively push that red light,speed around slower traffic,and elbow our way across the street and in to a crowded elevator.We were anxious,aggravated,and too exhausted to take on the task at hand though we’d make the meeting on time.We find that what we want most is to arrive at the appointment alive,calm and full of creativity.But remember,the road rage you prevent may be your own!
■Discretion on the Street
Walk on the right and pass on the left,and remember that people shouldn’t walk more than two abreast.People walking on the street would dress discreetly in the old days,and would also talk discreetly and never do anything which would draw attention to themselves.Being considered as indiscreet,mentioning names of friends was forbidden.The gentleman always walked on the road side of the sidewalk—to protect the lady or ladies from passing traffic.People would never call out to a friend on the other side of the street and would not look or talk to strangers passing.Unfortunately,the manners on the street are probably the rule most ignored these days.
It is a tradition with long history that the man should keep to the outside of the pavement.The gentleman should also move behind his companion to maintain his outside position when a couple change the direction of their walk,while the woman automatically moves to the right or left in response to his change of position.When one man and two women walking,he does not walk between the ladies but continues to take the outside position.While one woman and two men walking,she does take the middle position.
Watch your step and wait your turn when you are walking along the street.Wait till your turn to step off the sidewalk and go across the intersection.In addition to being dangerous,you block the right-of-way of drivers who want to make turns when you wait in the street.If a driver sees a pedestrian on the street,he/she must stop and allow the pedestrian to cross by law.The driver will be subject to a moving violation if he/she does not stop,even if a pedestrian waives him/her through.The lights might be configured to allow all pedestrians to walk at the same time on many high-traffic streets,separate from the vehicles.Be patient and wait for the proper light for pedestrians to cross the street.