Nothing beats a bell. As long as you get one with a nice tone, it works so much better than yelling. Most path users really appreciate hearing it.
Grant On Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 11:14 AM, Jay Ferm <[email protected]> wrote: > I would add that it's helpful if pedestrians who hear an "on your left" or > bell raises their left hand in acknowledgement so all parties know that > each are aware of the other. > > Jay > > > On Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 10:11 AM, Aaron Crandall <[email protected]>wrote: > >> Hello Bikies, >> >> This morning on the bike path, upon crossing W Wash, I calmly said "on >> your left" to a lady who I must have startled & she seemed upset that I >> even said anything because she thought it was bad etiquette & started >> blurting out something about a NY Times article, etc. If the lady is on >> this list, please share that NY Times article. >> >> I guess I'd prefer to know when someone was coming up next to me, than >> them simply rushing by, of course depending on how much space they gave me >> either way. What are other folks thoughts, better to call out "on your >> left" or remain silent & get by quickly? >> >> Thanks, >> Aaron >> >> P.S. Our next Bike Winter "meetup," to recap the fashion show mostly, >> will be next Tues, 11/27, at the Brink Lounge. See >> www.facebook.com/madbikewinter. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Bikies mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Bikies mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org > >
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