>> Where to walk is also a cultural thing. In NYC (especially in certain parts of NYC of all the places I've been) it is not only a cultural thing but a power-

>> Where to walk is also a cultural thing. In NYC (especially in certain parts of NYC of all the places I've been) it is not only a cultural thing but a power-cultural thing. Some people "expect" others to move out of their way, often taking extra space on a sideways or purposefully walking so you need to bunch up against a wall (or jump temporarily into the road.) I've even had someone scold me (while I had right of way on the right side) for not being more courteous. You can only imagine the sort of behaviors some of these people exhibit in their offices when there is a real hierarchy or power dynamic.