Wet weather gets us all. It is the bringer of life and the destroyer of stress-free commuting. Umbrellas are a necessary evil, unless you want to wear a poncho and be open to ridicule from your friends, which require a level of self-awareness when operating one.
To the naked eye, umbrellas are harmless and easy to operate. However there are some inept people who manage to turn umbrellas into weapons of mass destruction due to a lack of care and social awareness, just itching to take out an eye where possible. Yours truly happens to be slightly above average height and during wet weather, the footpath becomes a battle field with extreme vigilance required to ensure I can continue to see clearly out of both eyes.
Self-awareness is a trait that isn't bestowed in people but it can be learned. When walking in the rain with an umbrella, remember to keep aware of who is around you and move when appropriate. I'll cut you a deal; keep your umbrella out of my face and I won't need to send your umbrella flying!
I'm pretty short and I still cop it - this isn't just a tall person problem XD You know what makes me especially angry is imbeciles with those massive golf umbrellas that can fit 5 people under them. It seems to exacerbate the problem particularly given social demographic studies suggest wielders of such items have a higher likelihood of being a douchebag.
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