Diana1 Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 When I was little there used to be and old gentleman who always cycled everywhere and he used to whistle the most beatiful notes. People don't whistle much these days. Anyway he didn't need a bell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 .........a nice polite 'excuse me' is much better Too True Thalia Although, I say good morning/afternoon to people I see walking etc when out with the dog and I find that the older generation are the most rude bunch of people ever - what the heck is wrong with smiling back politely and muttering "Morning" as a reply?!?!? It drives me so mad when the older folk forever harp on about "things aren't what they used to be" rant over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana1 Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I've had this point of view with friends...... saying that I always smile at whoever I pass and jump at the chance of saying hello if the going seems good but some people old and young walk with their eyes straight ahead. One friend pointed out that they see me coming with a silly grin on my face and a greeting at the ready and think I must be a right weirdo. Funny world isn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I always look at who is coming the other way , and say hello, perhaps I'm classed as a weirdo too karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 We always do it when hiking - it's amazing how many people don't bother to smile or speak .....and don't get me started on cyclists on the Malvern Hills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 I'm a cyclist in Oxford, and take my life in my hands every time I venture out on the road. And, I don't cycle on the pavement, but there are a number of shared bike / walking routes round here. It's difficult to know what to do when pedestrians are ahead - like someone said, ringing the bell can also sound rather agressive and can cause the walker to jump the wrong way. So I slow right down and say "excuse me" if they don't notice. And for those of you who want to push cyclists over when you are in your cars, I'm afraid someone got there first "Series of attacks as cyclists pushed off their bikes" http://archive.oxfordmail.net/2006/6/29/98704.html not funny, imo Best wishes! Cycling on roads just seems too dangerous to me OH got derailed (or should that be railed ) by a tram track trying to avoid a car We say hi when walking, but that's not very often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 I always make a point of greeting people I know, and some I don't. Especially the grumpy old boy next door - he just grunts and avoids eye contact My personal gripe is about people who don't say thank you when you hold a door for them or let them through I always make a point of thanking THEM, hoping that they will realise their mistake At school, our headmaster was a stickler for manners and respect, it was drummed into us to do this. I notice that most of the pupils at Rosie's school don't say thank you, they just barge through doors ahead of you I might just mention this to the head teacher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 .............never have a bell, or some sort of "move out of the way im behind you" device on there bikes??? the amount of times just lately i have had a cyclist up my bottom and all you can here is them tutting and blowing trying to get by. im on the pavemant for goodness sake. why is not compulsary to have one fitted on your bike? sorry to all the bike riders out there. but............ - but if they are over 14 they should be on the road, not the pavement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Hmm. I got hit by a mad old lady about two months ago. I managed to avoid hitting her car with my bike, but my (unhelmeted) head dented her front wing. Tut tut. Always wear a helmet. If you think you look silly in it, think how much sillier you'd look with your brains all over the road. So says the hub to me whenever he catches me without it. Its a fair point. How did she get your details? Did you give them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 It annoy's me that people huff and puff behind you when you're walking but I treat them like I did the man in the 5 series bmw this week in the outside lane...when he FLASHED at me to move out of his way...I was doing 90 so slowed to 60mph in seconds - well I thought something was wrong when he flashed like that! Yup. I do that too, Andrew. Pees me off no end when people do that. Whay do you think you have the right to go round me? I'm doing the speed limit (sometimes a tad more), wait and be patient! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
