I agree with you there is a silly tendency and it is pretty annoying to see it. But this is what I am seeing myself, since I grew up in NYC. I have grown used t

I agree with you there is a silly tendency and it is pretty annoying to see it. But this is what I am seeing myself, since I grew up in NYC. I have grown used to having cars stop for me when crossing the street. For all other places in Europe (like Paris), it's same as usual - cars just will zoom by, except for lights. I have always been a tad uncomfortable after getting hit by a car when I was 14. I mean, it's nice to see cars stop, but I am still not trustful of those behind the wheel (and who should be anyway?)