The Streets of NYC - Tip #2 Umbrellas

Ok, this one I could go on forever, but I will try my best not to :)

When it rains in NY, everyone brings out the big black umbrella's, so I'll keep this easy.

Tip #2 - Know Your Umbrella

Just because you are using an umbrella, that doesn't make you invisible. So when someone is walking towards you with another umbrella

1. Don't pretend that you don't see them
2. Don't think that you deserve the right of way
3. Open your damn eyes and realize that you are not the only one walking on the streets of Manhattan

For people walking towards you:

• If you are taller or the same height, please lift your umbrella to make sure you don't scrape anyone in the head or eye
• If you are shorter, this is a bit more difficult, but you should also lift your umbrella so all umbrellas are now over all heads involved

For those walking quickly and coming up from behind:

• Realize that others do not have eyes in the back of their heads, so if their umbrella is higher, then move yours to make sure you don't hit them
• If they hold their umbrella so close that it could be a hat, then move to the side (after checking passing lanes) and lift your umbrella.

The running theme here is that everyone has a frickin umbrella. No body looks where they are going and everybody thinks they deserve the right of way. Walk defensively, NOT offensively. Check your surroundings, because the more people you hit with your umbrella, the more likely you will be hit in the future.

Until they make umbrellas that don't stick out into everyone's business, please keep the above in mind.

Karma's a bitch.