Proper Sidewalk Etiquette

1. If you are with a group of people and are spread across the sidewalk, be aware of a) people behind you who want to get past and b) people ahead of you headed in your direction. We all have equal rights to the sidewalk. Don't be a sidewalk hog.

2. They are called sideWALKS not sideRIDES; ergo, bicycles do NOT belong on sidewalks. Take it to the streets.

3. Spitting on the sidewalk is a disgusting habit. If you do it, you are a disgusting person.

4. I do not CARE if it is raining in the city-golf umbrellas belong on the golf course. They have NO BUSINESS on the streets of a major metropolitan city during rush hour.

5. If you are going to check out the sites and stare at the Sears Tower, DO NOT BLOCK THE FREAKING SIDEWALK WHERE PEOPLE WITH JOBS ARE TRYING TO GET TO WORK.

6. Don't walk in the MIDDLE of the freaking sidewalk. Choose a side. It's easy-there are 2 to choose from!

7. If you have a wheelie bag, it is YOUR responsibility to keep it out of everyone's way. After all, we are all trying to share the same sidewalk space. If you do not keep it out of my way, I reserve the right to take it from you and toss it into the middle of the street.

8. If you walk your dog during the winter, pick up the dog poop-especially if the dog poops on the sidewalk. I don't care if he or she did it in the snow-the snow melts, and what is left is feces on the sidewalk.

9. When you exit a building, stop and look both ways before entering the flow of traffic. Sometimes this can be hard (revolving door and people coming behind you), but remember that the people already walking on the sidewalk are the ones who have the right of way.

10. From Brita (I could not have said it any better and probably would have said it a lot worse): Also note the use of cell phone walkers who smash into you with their elbows sticking out...I reserve the right to throw you AND your cell into the street...Like what is this? 1999? Get a bluetooth already!