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"Well the Londoners have the big long tube escalators, so get more practice. Up north we are just amazed by the wizardry of these moving stairs "Yes! If they go too fast I get a nosebleed  | |||
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"It's all those fecking people who only go shopping in town once a year and don't understand the etiquette, even though they're gliding past signs at 5m intervals telling them where to go (more politely than I am tempted to do...)" Not as bad as those who barge past you then smile and say sorry! The temptation to say 'No!....No you are not f..ing sorry!If you were blah blah rant rant | |||
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"Why the right? We drive on the left, so surley the left is the side to be on and right for overtaking." I accept that it's counter-intuitive for that reason but it is intuitive for holding the moving rail if you're right handed. | |||
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"It's all those fecking people who only go shopping in town once a year and don't understand the etiquette, even though they're gliding past signs at 5m intervals telling them where to go (more politely than I am tempted to do...)" Tbf shops could really help themselves by simply having a few "panic presents for under a fiver/tenner/£20" near the door. Preferably pre-wrapped as a sort of lucky-dip. | |||
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"Why the right? We drive on the left, so surley the left is the side to be on and right for overtaking." Isn't it because more people are right-handed, hence making holding the handrail more natural? 
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"Why the right? We drive on the left, so surley the left is the side to be on and right for overtaking. I accept that it's counter-intuitive for that reason but it is intuitive for holding the moving rail if you're right handed. " 
That's what I thought too
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"Why the right? We drive on the left, so surley the left is the side to be on and right for overtaking. I accept that it's counter-intuitive for that reason but it is intuitive for holding the moving rail if you're right handed. " What if I'm left handed? Its the wrong side. Don't get me wrong I think the idea is good. It should be enforced on stairs. I hate going up and someone coming down them on the same side as you. | |||
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"It's all those fecking people who only go shopping in town once a year and don't understand the etiquette, even though they're gliding past signs at 5m intervals telling them where to go (more politely than I am tempted to do...)" | |||
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"Why the right? We drive on the left, so surley the left is the side to be on and right for overtaking. I accept that it's counter-intuitive for that reason but it is intuitive for holding the moving rail if you're right handed.
That's what I thought too
(but you type faster )"In my prime I could manage 78wpm on the old electric golf ball. | |||
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"Why the right? We drive on the left, so surley the left is the side to be on and right for overtaking. I accept that it's counter-intuitive for that reason but it is intuitive for holding the moving rail if you're right handed. What if I'm left handed? Its the wrong side. Don't get me wrong I think the idea is good. It should be enforced on stairs. I hate going up and someone coming down them on the same side as you." I do it on the stairs too. Doesn't everyone? There is a little confusion at London tube stations as some are designed to keep to the left and others to the right as you walk through them. So, when you get to the stairs you need to keep to the correct side for that that station. | |||
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"Why the right? We drive on the left, so surley the left is the side to be on and right for overtaking." . We actually drive on the left from the old days of jousting where you held it with your right hand... I'm not sure how left handers faired, probably not good  | |||
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"Could we also ask people who decide on a whim to stop in the middle of a pedestrian flow to slow down rather than brake suddenly and move to the side of streets to avoid people with a mission directly behind having to take appropriate collision prevention action? Maybe with some form of indication or at least some thought and spatial awareness." I hate those people, I just walk into them and tut. Maybe we should be fitted with brake lights and indicators. Oh and while were on the subject of annoying people. If you've a push chair, put you kid in it not your shopping. The kid won't walk and just get in people way. | |||
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"It's all those fecking people who only go shopping in town once a year and don't understand the etiquette, even though they're gliding past signs at 5m intervals telling them where to go (more politely than I am tempted to do...)" Oh aye I suppose your one of them that complains about all the people at the gym in January  | |||
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"Could we also ask people who decide on a whim to stop in the middle of a pedestrian flow to slow down rather than brake suddenly and move to the side of streets to avoid people with a mission directly behind having to take appropriate collision prevention action? Maybe with some form of indication or at least some thought and spatial awareness."
You'd've thought someone would have invented deely-boppers with red flashing lights that automatically triggered when you slowed down.
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"Could we also ask people who decide on a whim to stop in the middle of a pedestrian flow to slow down rather than brake suddenly and move to the side of streets to avoid people with a mission directly behind having to take appropriate collision prevention action? Maybe with some form of indication or at least some thought and spatial awareness. I hate those people, I just walk into them and tut. Maybe we should be fitted with brake lights and indicators. Oh and while were on the subject of annoying people. If you've a push chair, put you kid in it not your shopping. The kid won't walk and just get in people way." How about carrying around an old fashioned car horn and beeping at people, or program the noise into a smartphone? | |||
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"Look we take our kids to the escalators as a treat at christmas, because it's cheaper than Alton Towers. I think it's a bit unfair making us stand in a row instead of side by side. "I tried racing my son up the down escalator this morning: a fun treat AND healthy exercise. I swear they've sped them up since last time I tried it though | |||
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"Could we also ask people who decide on a whim to stop in the middle of a pedestrian flow to slow down rather than brake suddenly and move to the side of streets to avoid people with a mission directly behind having to take appropriate collision prevention action? Maybe with some form of indication or at least some thought and spatial awareness. I hate those people, I just walk into them and tut. Maybe we should be fitted with brake lights and indicators. Oh and while were on the subject of annoying people. If you've a push chair, put you kid in it not your shopping. The kid won't walk and just get in people way. How about carrying around an old fashioned car horn and beeping at people, or program the noise into a smartphone? "This is one of the reasons I want a bra that honks when it's squeezed. Whoops! I walked into you there when you stopped suddenly without engaging your cerebellum. What noise? | |||
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"Look we take our kids to the escalators as a treat at christmas, because it's cheaper than Alton Towers. I think it's a bit unfair making us stand in a row instead of side by side.
I tried racing my son up the down escalator this morning: a fun treat AND healthy exercise.
I swear they've sped them up since last time I tried it though "He's taller than you now, isn't he? | |||
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"This is one of the reasons I want a bra that honks when it's squeezed. Whoops! I walked into you there when you stopped suddenly without engaging your cerebellum. What noise? "
and, since we have a bumper bag of toy squeekers,* I may be able to help you there!
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"Look we take our kids to the escalators as a treat at christmas, because it's cheaper than Alton Towers. I think it's a bit unfair making us stand in a row instead of side by side.
I tried racing my son up the down escalator this morning: a fun treat AND healthy exercise.
I swear they've sped them up since last time I tried it though
He's taller than you now, isn't he? "Significantly | |||
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"This is one of the reasons I want a bra that honks when it's squeezed. Whoops! I walked into you there when you stopped suddenly without engaging your cerebellum. What noise?
and, since we have a bumper bag of toy squeekers,* I may be able to help you there!
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"This is one of the reasons I want a bra that honks when it's squeezed. Whoops! I walked into you there when you stopped suddenly without engaging your cerebellum. What noise?
and, since we have a bumper bag of toy squeekers,* I may be able to help you there!
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You insert new squeakers into his toys? "Of course! Have you forgotten I'm half-Scottish | |||
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"...to help those of us who'll be starting our Christmas Shopping shortly, and won't have time to stand behind you while you natter. (Why is it only Londoners who understand proper escalator etiquette? )
Mr ddc"Cause only London has such wanky rules for rude people who have no patience.
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"...to help those of us who'll be starting our Christmas Shopping shortly, and won't have time to stand behind you while you natter. (Why is it only Londoners who understand proper escalator etiquette? )
Mr ddc
Cause only London has such wanky rules for rude people who have no patience.
*stands on the wrong side*"I'm going to get you to come and work down here for just a week. | |||
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"...to help those of us who'll be starting our Christmas Shopping shortly, and won't have time to stand behind you while you natter. (Why is it only Londoners who understand proper escalator etiquette? )
Mr ddc
Cause only London has such wanky rules for rude people who have no patience.
*stands on the wrong side*
I'm going to get you to come and work down here for just a week.
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"...to help those of us who'll be starting our Christmas Shopping shortly, and won't have time to stand behind you while you natter. (Why is it only Londoners who understand proper escalator etiquette? )
Mr ddc
Cause only London has such wanky rules for rude people who have no patience.
*stands on the wrong side*
I'm going to get you to come and work down here for just a week.
You couldn't afford me. "There's extra Prosecco... | |||
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"...to help those of us who'll be starting our Christmas Shopping shortly, and won't have time to stand behind you while you natter. (Why is it only Londoners who understand proper escalator etiquette? )
Mr ddc
Cause only London has such wanky rules for rude people who have no patience.
*stands on the wrong side*
I'm going to get you to come and work down here for just a week.
You couldn't afford me.
There's extra Prosecco...
"I wouldn't work in London for all the prosecco I could drink... I've been down twice in the last couple of months and I was beyond glad to get home. | |||
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"...to help those of us who'll be starting our Christmas Shopping shortly, and won't have time to stand behind you while you natter. (Why is it only Londoners who understand proper escalator etiquette? )
Mr ddc
Cause only London has such wanky rules for rude people who have no patience.
*stands on the wrong side*
I'm going to get you to come and work down here for just a week.
You couldn't afford me.
There's extra Prosecco...
I wouldn't work in London for all the prosecco I could drink... I've been down twice in the last couple of months and I was beyond glad to get home. "That's because people don't follow the perfectly sensible rules that help the city work better. | |||
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"I've just remembered how much the "passengers are reminded to stand on the right of the escalator" announcement on the Metro (at Monument, specifically, for Tyne & Wear Metro fans) irks me because he pronounces it "esculator". "i just marvel at the moving stairs.... i just dont fancy having a row with some "radge" standing on the wrong side.... | |||
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"...to help those of us who'll be starting our Christmas Shopping shortly, and won't have time to stand behind you while you natter. (Why is it only Londoners who understand proper escalator etiquette? )
Mr ddc
Cause only London has such wanky rules for rude people who have no patience.
*stands on the wrong side*
I'm going to get you to come and work down here for just a week.
You couldn't afford me.
There's extra Prosecco...
I wouldn't work in London for all the prosecco I could drink... I've been down twice in the last couple of months and I was beyond glad to get home.
That's because people don't follow the perfectly sensible rules that help the city work better. "Oh I follow the rules... well expect the tube rules of no eye contact... I smile at people and stick my tongue out at children. | |||
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"I read an article about escalators. Apparently, if people filed on and stood side by side, instead of on the right, more people would get through. It's waiting to get on that causes the blockages, in train stations. " One article about the experiment: http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/holborn-standing-only-escalator-trial-gets-off-to-a-rocky-start-as-londoners-ignore-the-advice-a3227401.html | |||
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"I've just remembered how much the "passengers are reminded to stand on the right of the escalator" announcement on the Metro (at Monument, specifically, for Tyne & Wear Metro fans) irks me because he pronounces it "esculator". " Why was that allowed?
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"I read an article about escalators. Apparently, if people filed on and stood side by side, instead of on the right, more people would get through. It's waiting to get on that causes the blockages, in train stations. " A couple of Piccadilly line stations were testing that, I believe. | |||
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"I read an article about escalators. Apparently, if people filed on and stood side by side, instead of on the right, more people would get through. It's waiting to get on that causes the blockages, in train stations. One article about the experiment: http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/holborn-standing-only-escalator-trial-gets-off-to-a-rocky-start-as-londoners-ignore-the-advice-a3227401.html" I should have read on... | |||
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"I've just remembered how much the "passengers are reminded to stand on the right of the escalator" announcement on the Metro (at Monument, specifically, for Tyne & Wear Metro fans) irks me because he pronounces it "esculator".
Why was that allowed?
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"I've just remembered how much the "passengers are reminded to stand on the right of the escalator" announcement on the Metro (at Monument, specifically, for Tyne & Wear Metro fans) irks me because he pronounces it "esculator".
i just marvel at the moving stairs....
i just dont fancy having a row with some "radge" standing on the wrong side...."You should try it, it's fun | |||
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"I've just remembered how much the "passengers are reminded to stand on the right of the escalator" announcement on the Metro (at Monument, specifically, for Tyne & Wear Metro fans) irks me because he pronounces it "esculator".
Why was that allowed?
I may lodge a formal complaint "I used to have to negotiate my new structures, with resultant redundancies and job changes, with a union rep who always pronounced assimilated as assimulated. | |||
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"I've just remembered how much the "passengers are reminded to stand on the right of the escalator" announcement on the Metro (at Monument, specifically, for Tyne & Wear Metro fans) irks me because he pronounces it "esculator".
i just marvel at the moving stairs....
i just dont fancy having a row with some "radge" standing on the wrong side....
You should try it, it's fun "A radge gadgie with his hands down his trackie bottoms? No thanks, sometimes discretion is the better part of valour | |||
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"Why the right? We drive on the left, so surley the left is the side to be on and right for overtaking. I accept that it's counter-intuitive for that reason but it is intuitive for holding the moving rail if you're right handed. " Keep your knickers on girls, but sometimes I don't even hold on. I know the you like a bad boy, and this might be going too far. Please - no 'Russian roulette' comments | |||
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"Why the right? We drive on the left, so surley the left is the side to be on and right for overtaking. I accept that it's counter-intuitive for that reason but it is intuitive for holding the moving rail if you're right handed. Keep your knickers on girls, but sometimes I don't even hold on. I know the you like a bad boy, and this might be going too far. Please - no 'Russian roulette' comments "So alpha | |||
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"Why the right? We drive on the left, so surley the left is the side to be on and right for overtaking. I accept that it's counter-intuitive for that reason but it is intuitive for holding the moving rail if you're right handed. Keep your knickers on girls, but sometimes I don't even hold on. I know the you like a bad boy, and this might be going too far. Please - no 'Russian roulette' comments
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"Why the right? We drive on the left, so surley the left is the side to be on and right for overtaking. I accept that it's counter-intuitive for that reason but it is intuitive for holding the moving rail if you're right handed. Keep your knickers on girls, but sometimes I don't even hold on. I know the you like a bad boy, and this might be going too far. Please - no 'Russian roulette' comments "i never touch handrails #phobic | |||
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"Why the right? We drive on the left, so surley the left is the side to be on and right for overtaking. I accept that it's counter-intuitive for that reason but it is intuitive for holding the moving rail if you're right handed. Keep your knickers on girls, but sometimes I don't even hold on. I know the you like a bad boy, and this might be going too far. Please - no 'Russian roulette' comments
So alpha
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"In my nearest town there aren't even any escalators so I don't have a clue about the etiquette. I'll be the country bumpkin that annoys people in towns. "Uh huh you would, I'd be tutting & rolling my eyes
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"...to help those of us who'll be starting our Christmas Shopping shortly, and won't have time to stand behind you while you natter. (Why is it only Londoners who understand proper escalator etiquette? )
Mr ddc"Most definitely this. However do NOT get me started on fuckers with their uncontrollable rucksacks that take up the same amount of room as a medium sized county, totally oblivious to the cuntin carnage they create around themselves. You know the ones, same turning circle as a feckin ocean going oil tanker...... | |||
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"...to help those of us who'll be starting our Christmas Shopping shortly, and won't have time to stand behind you while you natter. (Why is it only Londoners who understand proper escalator etiquette? )
Mr ddc
Most definitely this.
However do NOT get me started on fuckers with their uncontrollable rucksacks that take up the same amount of room as a medium sized county, totally oblivious to the cuntin carnage they create around themselves.
You know the ones, same turning circle as a feckin ocean going oil tanker......"Lol, I've been that person as a young 'un, hate to say. | |||
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"...to help those of us who'll be starting our Christmas Shopping shortly, and won't have time to stand behind you while you natter. (Why is it only Londoners who understand proper escalator etiquette? )
Mr ddc
Most definitely this.
However do NOT get me started on fuckers with their uncontrollable rucksacks that take up the same amount of room as a medium sized county, totally oblivious to the cuntin carnage they create around themselves.
You know the ones, same turning circle as a feckin ocean going oil tanker......
Lol, I've been that person as a young 'un, hate to say. "GET OUT!!!!!!!!! | |||
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"...to help those of us who'll be starting our Christmas Shopping shortly, and won't have time to stand behind you while you natter. (Why is it only Londoners who understand proper escalator etiquette? )
Mr ddc
Most definitely this.
However do NOT get me started on fuckers with their uncontrollable rucksacks that take up the same amount of room as a medium sized county, totally oblivious to the cuntin carnage they create around themselves.
You know the ones, same turning circle as a feckin ocean going oil tanker......
Lol, I've been that person as a young 'un, hate to say.
GET OUT!!!!!!!!!
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"...to help those of us who'll be starting our Christmas Shopping shortly, and won't have time to stand behind you while you natter. (Why is it only Londoners who understand proper escalator etiquette? )
Mr ddc
Most definitely this.
However do NOT get me started on fuckers with their uncontrollable rucksacks that take up the same amount of room as a medium sized county, totally oblivious to the cuntin carnage they create around themselves.
You know the ones, same turning circle as a feckin ocean going oil tanker......
Lol, I've been that person as a young 'un, hate to say.
GET OUT!!!!!!!!!
I was young and naive,
I needed the money...
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"...to help those of us who'll be starting our Christmas Shopping shortly, and won't have time to stand behind you while you natter. (Why is it only Londoners who understand proper escalator etiquette? )
Mr ddc"Theres such a thing as escalator ettiquette
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"It's all those fecking people who only go shopping in town once a year and don't understand the etiquette, even though they're gliding past signs at 5m intervals telling them where to go (more politely than I am tempted to do...) Oh aye I suppose your one of them that complains about all the people at the gym in January "You only have to put up with them until their free trial ends, then it's back to business as usual | |||
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"Why the right? We drive on the left, so surley the left is the side to be on and right for overtaking. I accept that it's counter-intuitive for that reason but it is intuitive for holding the moving rail if you're right handed. Keep your knickers on girls, but sometimes I don't even hold on. I know the you like a bad boy, and this might be going too far. Please - no 'Russian roulette' comments
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"Why the right? We drive on the left, so surley the left is the side to be on and right for overtaking.. We actually drive on the left from the old days of jousting where you held it with your right hand... I'm not sure how left handers faired, probably not good "Simple, then, as now, there were no left handed soldiers. All British soldiers fight right handed, our rifles aren't suited to left hand opperation. | |||
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" Mr ddc Theres such a thing as escalator ettiquette
Im standing on the left just to be awkward "Technically you'll be safe: when in London I'm happy to say "excuse me" firmly - safe in the knowledge that they'll move sheepishly to the right while mumbling an apology. As you go north of Watford Gap you increasingly run the risk of being given the same look as if you'd asked "Excuse me, would you mind frightfully if I took a shit in your coat pocket?" | |||
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" I've been standing on the wrong side all week
"I don't have time to stand, not even to admire the bottom of the person in front... | |||
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" I've been standing on the wrong side all week
I don't have time to stand, not even to admire the bottom of the person in front...
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" I've been standing on the wrong side all week
I don't have time to stand, not even to admire the bottom of the person in front...
I normally run"Race you to the top! | |||
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" I've been standing on the wrong side all week
I don't have time to stand, not even to admire the bottom of the person in front...
I normally run
Race you to the top! "Already there | |||
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" I've been standing on the wrong side all week
I don't have time to stand, not even to admire the bottom of the person in front...
I normally run
Race you to the top!
Already there "Curses
Still, can't complain about the view
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" I've been standing on the wrong side all week
I don't have time to stand, not even to admire the bottom of the person in front...
I normally run
Race you to the top!
Already there
Curses
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" Mr ddc Theres such a thing as escalator ettiquette
Im standing on the left just to be awkward
Technically you'll be safe: when in London I'm happy to say "excuse me" firmly - safe in the knowledge that they'll move sheepishly to the right while mumbling an apology. As you go north of Watford Gap you increasingly run the risk of being given the same look as if you'd asked "Excuse me, would you mind frightfully if I took a shit in your coat pocket?"
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" Mr ddc Theres such a thing as escalator ettiquette
Im standing on the left just to be awkward
Technically you'll be safe: when in London I'm happy to say "excuse me" firmly - safe in the knowledge that they'll move sheepishly to the right while mumbling an apology. As you go north of Watford Gap you increasingly run the risk of being given the same look as if you'd asked "Excuse me, would you mind frightfully if I took a shit in your coat pocket?"
I'm just a little turned on now......
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(just don't put your hand in your coat pocket... )
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" Mr ddc Theres such a thing as escalator ettiquette
Im standing on the left just to be awkward
Technically you'll be safe: when in London I'm happy to say "excuse me" firmly - safe in the knowledge that they'll move sheepishly to the right while mumbling an apology. As you go north of Watford Gap you increasingly run the risk of being given the same look as if you'd asked "Excuse me, would you mind frightfully if I took a shit in your coat pocket?"
I'm just a little turned on now......
(just don't put your hand in your coat pocket... )
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" Mr ddc Theres such a thing as escalator ettiquette
Im standing on the left just to be awkward
Technically you'll be safe: when in London I'm happy to say "excuse me" firmly - safe in the knowledge that they'll move sheepishly to the right while mumbling an apology. As you go north of Watford Gap you increasingly run the risk of being given the same look as if you'd asked "Excuse me, would you mind frightfully if I took a shit in your coat pocket?"
I'm just a little turned on now......
(just don't put your hand in your coat pocket... )
Left or right side? " right, obvs. I wouldn't have done it if you hadn't been standing on the left.
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"...to help those of us who'll be starting our Christmas Shopping shortly, and won't have time to stand behind you while you natter. (Why is it only Londoners who understand proper escalator etiquette? )
Mr ddc"!!!!! I always stand on the right  | |||
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"...to help those of us who'll be starting our Christmas Shopping shortly, and won't have time to stand behind you while you natter. (Why is it only Londoners who understand proper escalator etiquette? )
Mr ddc"It's so infuriating!! There's even the notion of letting people off public transport before you try to get on! | |||
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" Mr ddc Theres such a thing as escalator ettiquette
Im standing on the left just to be awkward
Technically you'll be safe: when in London I'm happy to say "excuse me" firmly - safe in the knowledge that they'll move sheepishly to the right while mumbling an apology. As you go north of Watford Gap you increasingly run the risk of being given the same look as if you'd asked "Excuse me, would you mind frightfully if I took a shit in your coat pocket?"
I'm just a little turned on now......
(just don't put your hand in your coat pocket... )
Left or right side?
right, obvs. I wouldn't have done it if you hadn't been standing on the left.
"Phew, I was worried for a moment. I keep a hanky in the left pocket and I've got a cold at the moment. #couldabeenawkward | |||
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"Why the right? We drive on the left, so surley the left is the side to be on and right for overtaking." This is my argument on our work stairs!!! Keep to the left!! JG x | |||
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"...to help those of us who'll be starting our Christmas Shopping shortly, and won't have time to stand behind you while you natter. (Why is it only Londoners who understand proper escalator etiquette? )
Mr ddc"being a cockney sparra meself, and working in the city when I lived there I can totally understand this. When I was at school we were actually taught to walk on the left wherever we were in school, it worked a treat as those coming in the other direction were on the left too - especially when on stairs - no hassle whatsoever, I still walk on the left whenever I'm climbing or coming down stairs but must admit it drives me mad when others don't! Even taught my kids to do it, and its now a bugbear as no one else does it Why, people, why!! Lol  | |||
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"Why the right? We drive on the left, so surley the left is the side to be on and right for overtaking. I accept that it's counter-intuitive for that reason but it is intuitive for holding the moving rail if you're right handed. What if I'm left handed? Its the wrong side. Don't get me wrong I think the idea is good. It should be enforced on stairs. I hate going up and someone coming down them on the same side as you. I do it on the stairs too. Doesn't everyone? There is a little confusion at London tube stations as some are designed to keep to the left and others to the right as you walk through them. So, when you get to the stairs you need to keep to the correct side for that that station." Agree with this statement, its usually walk on the left and right on the escalator for those standing and those wanting to walk stay on the left, pretty confusing yep,  | |||
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