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Wow! Until I read the last sentence, I was going to suggest using a walking stick as a visual way of signalling to others that you have some sort of disability

Wow! Until I read the last sentence, I was going to suggest using a walking stick as a visual way of signalling to others that you have some sort of disability and can’t just quickly move out of their way. As a (mostly) healthy and regular pedestrian, I come across the groups you mention – and those who walk with their eyes glued to their phone, expecting others to move out of their way. I really would’ve thought that they’d show more consideration to older people or others, such as your uncle, who are obviously less sprightly. :( I love going for walks and every now and again, I have to remind myself that I’m lucky to be able to do so and shouldn’t take it for granted. Best wishes to you and others who don’t have the same luxury.

paranoidrobot 6y ago
> I come across the groups you mention – and those who walk with their eyes glued to their phone, expecting others to move out of their way The folks who don't move or alter their path for the elderly and those with crutches or walking sticks are all over the spectrum. But it's not just phone users, people will look up, see an older person, and then look down or away and not alter their path at all. Bags and strollers are frequently used as battering rams. Some of those big trendy bags have extremely sharp corners, as well as metal clasps and other items that also cut and/or bruise. Groups of people expect that others will get out of their way - members of the group directly in your path will look up, and then back to the rest of their group. Couples are particularly bad at this - yes, you're together, you're clearly deeply in love, but that doesn't grant you the right to occupy the centre of the footpath and force everyone else to go around.