[NAGDU] Horrible Left Tendency

[Madison Martin]

Hi David,
Can you please email me privately? I'm interested in applying to GDF and I
have some questions for you. My email is:
maddymartin at mymts.net 
Thanks
Madison

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From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David via NAGDU
Sent: August-28-19 11:03 AM
To: Sarah Calhoun via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Cc: David <david at bakerinet.com>
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Horrible Left Tendency

I know this has been talked to death, but I have a couple of new
observations.

I understood that left-guiding is based upon the need to face traffic when
walking on roads where drivers drive on the right side of the road, so that
you are always facing traffic when walking on the road without a side walk.
GDF trains guides to walk on the left, but they also train the commands,
OVER RIGHT and OVER LEFT. I find it easier to just let Claire Rose guide me
from the left of the path, except in NYC.

In NYC, I get body slammed when walking on the left at least twice, often
more, each block I walk. What I have found is that fast-paced New Yorkers
are very self-absorbed. When they sense, but don't look at, someone coming
toward them, they will move slightly to their left. They apparently think
that the person coming toward them will also move a little to their left as
well. When you don't, a collision occurs.

When traveling in different countries, I have found that each culture has
its own rules regarding personal space. Who gives way to whom depends upon
where you are. Speed, angle of approach, and placement on the walkway are
all important aspects of this. Sometimes the rules change on subways and
stairways, in airports, performance venues, and stores. Italy's rules are
vastly different from Germany's. France's rules are different from Spain's.
I think a study would make a great Master's thesis, if it hasn't been done
already.

*David in Clearwater, FL*
*david at bakerinet.com*
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