"Crowd" Etiquitte

As an addendum to the previous blog, I would just like to point out that there will be yet another chapter in our book. This one will be titled "Crowd Etiquitte":

When in a crowd situation such that of the Texas State Fair, any football game or sporting event, in a crowded airport, graduation, etc., keep the following in mind:

1) KEEP WALKING! Do NOT, under ANY circumstances STOP in the middle of traffic flow. Simply exit off to the side (don't forget to yeild to other pedestrians) and go about your business on the outside of traffic flow! Stopping will cause one or more of the following: someone bumping into you, someone tripping over their own feet trying to stop so they don't walk over you, some one cursing at you, or possibly even the worst, someone clocking you right in the face (lets face it, you may have deserved it).

2) Keep your Kids ATTACHED to you! Whether it be you holding them, holding their hand, pushing them in their stroller, or even putting them on a friggin' leash...just don't let go! You may think this is a "common sense" type of rule...trust me, its not! Your kids do not need to go flailing about the crowd as if everyone is their "best friend"....you WILL lose them! Kids also STOP in the flow of traffic...lets face it, they are somewhat innocent and have not been taught "crowd etiquitte" just yet, so we need to keep them moving, people! Don't let them go...period.

3) Decide your POA (Plan of Action) PRIOR to entering the crowd. Know your destination. Wandering about as if a lost puppy won't help you. It won't get you anywhere. Have your eye on the prize and do what you have to do to get there! Again...DON'T stop! = )

4) Don't push! You have about a 99.9% chance of getting decked in the face...or elsewhere. Fair warning....you started it!

5) Stay WITH your group! It is your own fault if you wander off or lag behind and get yourself lost. You are an adult....take some responsibility and know your surroundings...you are not a child.

6) (And most importantly!) KNOW YOUR SURROUNDINGS! Now is not the time to play "oblivious". Be cognizant of who you are with, where you are going, what you are doing, how you are walking, etc. Overall, just get your head in gear!

Following these simple (for some people these may be hard for you) rules will allow you to actually enjoy whatever "crowd" event situation you encounter. Because, lets face it, bad crowds make for a bad experience. It starts with YOU to make this experience a better one! Happy crowd surfing!