Walking on the Sidewalk (NY Times, July 16, 2002, p. A17)

Rule #1:  stay to the right

            Some Europeans have trouble with this rule – drive on the left

Rule #2: no sudden stopping

Rule #3:  when in groups, do not crowd all the lanes

Rule #4:  keep it moving (pace), don’t impede the progress of others

Rule #5:  stay back from the person in front of you (no heel stomping), no intentional contact

Rule #6:  get off the phone

Rule #7:  keep your dog on a tight lease and scoop after them

Rule #8:  allow sufficient distance before cutting in front of others

Other complaints:  rubbernecking, scaffolding, baby strollers

Other site: more sidewalk rules