Please don't be a sidewalk sucker when visiting the U.S. Since I arrived in Chile it's been fun to notice the little things that Americans do differently. When walking on the sidewalk or in public places Americans tend to try to be the first to get out of your way. We say excuse me all the time and step aside for you. Not so in many other countries, from my experience Italy and Chile are two of those. I'm not sure how they manage it but nobody seems to dodge and yet they don't collide. Americans may have the impression that others are "rude" but really we're the ones who stand out in a crowd. "Permisso" is over-rated. I think walking is a style similar to driving, effortless maneuvering that looks like a crash waiting to happen.
On the other hand anyone remember this Christmas song?
♫♫ city sidewalks, busy sidewalks ♫♫
Dressed in holiday style
In the air there's a feeling like Christmas
Children laughing, people passing
Meeting smile after smile
And on every street corner you hear
Silver bells, silver bells
It's Christmas time in the city ♫♫
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