I don’t get it when people step on to an escalator and stop. I am not talking here about those with trouble walking or who are older – no, I am talking here about healthy people, especially those who could do with climbing some stairs.
It’s like some people crave not exerting themselves.
What frustrates me is these people who like to stand still get in my way.
When I get on an escalator I want to walk the steps, I want to keep moving – for the exercise and to save time. They are slowing me down. And when I try and get past, often they express frustration.
It’s like I have to stand still because they want to stand still.
The escalator is a shared conveyance. It is not there to slow us all to the same speed. Just like the sidewalk, it is a conveyance we can use to travel at the speed that suits us.
If their is a staircase next to an escalator I will usually take that unless it is too crowded. However, is the escalator is the only choice all on it need to be respectful of each other.
In some countries they have a line in the middle of each escalator step and a sign saying stand on this side and move on that side. I like this because people can choose what they want.
If people want to stand still and be conveyed without investing their own energy fair enough – but don’t block me. There is no time for unity on the escalator – we all have our own lives to live. Get to of the way for me and I will not encroach on your space where you stand.
Fair enough?
I guess I could move to Wyoming where I understand they only have tow escalators, both of which are in a bank.