When getting the tube, it is common courtesy to walk on the left. Be it a staircase, a walkway or platform, you must walk to the left. So why is it when I am hurrying around like a typical Londoner, NOBODY WALKS ON THE BLOODY LEFT?
Especially when I am running late to work, they seem to come out in masses. They clog up the stairwells, as people have to shuffle their way around them. They make walking down a platform a nightmare. You just want to get out of the platform before the next overcrowded trains pulls in bringing more unsuspecting commuters.
Us Londoners deal with all sorts of unpredictable challenges: Tube strikes, signal failures and engineering works.
They must have 2 left hands, because it clearly says on the stairwells ‘keep left’. Or perhaps they mistook it for walk on both sides.
The most ironic thing is when I hear them complain about everybody pushing them, or the underground being a nightmare. That really blows my mind.
Haha. Preach. I complain about this ALL the time. And I even have a few posts on it. Seriously, what is wrong with people? Read. the. signs. mate. Sheesh. Have a good week! π
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I second that! Good to hear, I’m not the only one π
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Glad you raised this. There is widespread confusion about walking. Walk on the left, overtake on the right is a sensible rule for all uses.
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Too right!
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Don’t expect any adherence to either rules or practice on the tube.
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You’re right, this is true! Even though I don’t live in London, I visited earlier this year and I remember what you’re talking about. Xx
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London is pretty fast paced in the business areas, so it can be frustrating! How was your time in London? x
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I loved it, it was incredibly awesome. I think I did a post about it on my blog a while ago… Anyway, thanks for checking out my blog xx
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Glad to hear it, I’ll have to check it out!
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Oh well I’ll keep that in mind if I ever go to London! It’s the opposite where I stay: stand on the left, walk on the right…
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Where abouts is that?
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Singapore! Different country, same problems with congestion.
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Oh wow! People outside of the UK find it weird that we drive on the left but stand on the right side of the escalator and let people pass on the left!
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Really! Let’s see…We drive on the right, stand on the left and let people pass on the right…
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Ahhhh my London, I love that city so much and this article is amazing. Compliments my friend β€
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Thank you! Glad to hear you enjoyed it π
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Wow, does this bring back memories from 40 years ago. LOVE THE POST.
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Reblogged this on Ace Friends & Bloggers News.
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Thank you! Have a great day!
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You too just shared your sushi post on our foodie site of our chef Chris .. Ian ππ
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People really don’t know there right from their left it’s too much trouble to care about the reasons why … Their philosophy is I want attitude and the few .. I repeat few like you and me try to do it right while others carrying on regardless .. Great post just had to share .. Ian βοΈππ
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Love this post! It’s my biggest issue when having to go into town too π‘
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Good to know! I’ll be moving there soon (and blogging about it!), so I’m glad for some tips ahead of time π
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