faiman@uiuccsb.UUCP (11/20/83)
#R:cbosgd:-60500:uiuccsb:9900025:000:211 uiuccsb!faiman Nov 17 08:25:00 1983 In English polite society it is not good form to pass a human being in public. Where urgency demands, however, it is permissible to step gently but firmly on the individual after first saying "Excuse me." -MF
rob@ctvax.UUCP (11/21/83)
#R:cbosgd:-60500:ctvax:38800001:000:552 ctvax!rob Nov 18 10:53:00 1983 I am not aware of any custom of walking on either side in England. When I emigrated to the US, I was trodden underfoot until I learnt the rules. Incidentally, I remember my English driving instructor explaining to me why a right-hand drive vehicle was more logical. Holding the steering wheel was the most important function and should be done with the best hand (usually the right). Secondary functions like changing gear should be performed by the other hand. Regards, The Lone Star Limey, (a.k.a. Rob Spray) ... decvax ! cornell ! ctvax ! rob