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Rant No. 17: The Oblivious Escalator Stander

There are certain unwritten rules of civilization that, if followed, make life smoother for everyone. Hold the door for the person behind you. Don’t blast your music on public transit – and that includes airports. And perhaps most sacred of all: stand right, walk left on the escalator or airport moving sidewalk.  It’s not complicated.Continue reading “Rant No. 17: The Oblivious Escalator Stander”

Rant No. 15: The Drive-Thru Novice

There’s an unspoken contract when you roll into a drive-thru: you keep it moving. You get in line, you glance at the glowing menu board, you make your choice, and when it’s your turn at the speaker box, you order with confidence. That’s the deal and the whole point of a drive-thru. So tell meContinue reading “Rant No. 15: The Drive-Thru Novice”