Common etiquette says that we should stand on the right side of an escalator, so people who are in a hurry can walk past on the left. However, studies show that this method is neither efficient nor safe. So how did we come up with this system, and why is it so hard to get people to change? (via Laughing Squid)
In Japan and Australia they drive on the left and also stand on the left of the escalator (except in Osaka for some reason), so I guess they use their non-dominant hand on the hand rail.
It has been said that US, England, and Osaka had announcements of proper etiquette of standing on the left.
I guess the new etiquette is to just stand and to take the stairs if you are in a hurry.
Howzabout the fact that most people are right handed and they place their dominant, i.e., right hand on the handrail?
ReplyDeleteIn Japan and Australia they drive on the left and also stand on the left of the escalator (except in Osaka for some reason), so I guess they use their non-dominant hand on the hand rail.
ReplyDeleteIt has been said that US, England, and Osaka had announcements of proper etiquette of standing on the left.
I guess the new etiquette is to just stand and to take the stairs if you are in a hurry.
(I meant 'proper etiquette of standing on the left, walking on the right').
ReplyDeleteMake that 'standing on the right, walking on the left'--time for bed!
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