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I think "excuse me" is a good preface on the sidewalk. That's how one pedestrian walking behind another would address the person in front.

Basically, people walking on a sidewalk are aware of what's ahead of them, but not what's behind them. And, these days, just hearing someone behind you saying something, doesn't mean you assume they're talking to you. In the "on the left" scenario, by the time the pedestrian realizes s/he is the audience for the remark and/or senses a cyclist rapidly approaching, what s/he hears most clearly is "left!" Not surprising said pedestrian might then move in that direction.

As my mother used to say when she looked up, mid-story and realized on of us kids was talking to her, "FIRST, you get my attention..."

by walker on Jun 16, 2012 12:40 pm • link • report

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