A couple times throughout the past couple years, I've witnessed a random phenomenon throughout downtown Chicago. People walking and reading. I've seen it in the Merchandise Mart. I've seen it on Michigan Avenue.
I get it that the book is good. And it get it that you might be at a part where something really interesting is happening. Maybe a big plot twist is about to be revealed. I get it. BUT STILL. I don't get how one can do this and not crash into something. I find this infinitely more difficult than walking and texting, and I struggle with that.
Your thoughts? Do you see people doing this? Is it just around me? Have you ever seen anyone walk into a pole or another person whilst doing this? Is it happening in the suburbs too? How about other parts of the country? Do you do this? Weigh in!
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All I can say is, if this happens in New York, the friendly commuters and people on their way to/from work will let them know exactly how they feel about it - they let you know what side of the stairs you should walk on when going to the subway!
It's funny - I don't think this used to happen with print media before - our tech devices have paved the way.
I do it. I've done it since college. Because we gave nicknames to people on campus like 'walks around without shoes guy', 'walks around with a guitar guy', and 'the big head twins'... I wanted to be 'walks around reading girl'..... especially after Allison and I decided not to get a tandem bike and be 'tandem bike girls'.
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