Do You Move, Swerve, Yield?
By hereandthere
@hereandthere (45651)
Philippines
October 16, 2017 6:26am CST
My father knew a lot of shortcuts because he'd rather keep driving than be stuck in traffic.
That's why when he stopped driving and rode taxis, he would actively direct the taxi driver in changing course.
When I'm at the supermarket, I pass through all the aisles.
When an aisle is crowded and I need something there, I go to the next, then come back later.
There are aisles that I automatically skip, however, like snacks, sweets and softdrinks.
Our kitchen has two entryways.
You can walk in from the hallway or from the dining room.
If someone or something is blocking one entry, I just walk around and enter through the other.
It's only a few steps, but others won't.
They either stand there so you're forced to stop and move, or hurry up.
Or they try to slip behind or beside you.
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19 responses
@crossbones27 (48480)
• Mojave, California
16 Oct 17
Indeed, hate that corporate rushed crap. Like why do we do anything if it is going to be like that? Get it done right. Lasts a lifetime. Rushed, more 100's in the pocket but does not make anyone feel good.
In a round a bout way, this is how we all live our lives and you are right to call it out. Keep it simple stupid. lol
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
16 Oct 17
sometimes i think i'm too simple i'm stupid
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@crossbones27 (48480)
• Mojave, California
16 Oct 17
@hereandthere I hear you, how to beat that down. You know walked to the store the other day and got ran over nearly three times. People all dumb at this point. My frustration at the the last one yelling out , "Come on Man" and the dude had the nerve to yell at me back. Dude, you about took my life. What the hell is wrong with society?
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
16 Oct 17
@crossbones27 there are people who think everyone should give way to them, but when they're in the way, everyone else should wait
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
17 Oct 17
not really, but i like that it was changed since it's a busy area.
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@m_audrey6788 (58482)
• Germany
16 Oct 17
Gosh! My father do that as he don`t want to stuck in a highway especially if the truck infront of him was so slow 
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@m_audrey6788 (58482)
• Germany
16 Oct 17
@hereandthere I don`t know but possible as it uses some push of gas clutch like a race 
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
16 Oct 17
i always wonder if the "long cut" uses up more gasoline.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
17 Oct 17
I do the same, rather than get stuck in one place, I'd look for other ways to get out. The same can be said in how I decide with my life.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
17 Oct 17
@hereandthere yes and I don't want to be stuck in the same place for more time than what is needed.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
18 Oct 17
@allen0187 how do you know when it's time?
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
16 Oct 17
i check the list that i have in my phone before i line up to pay, then i would realize i forgot something because i had to skip those aisles
it would be rare for your to bump into each other or for any room to get crowded
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@LadyDuck (459629)
• Switzerland
16 Oct 17
@hereandthere When I have guests (quite often) I make clear that nobody must stay near the kitchen door. I usually send them all downstairs in the dining room with the fireplace.
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@peachpurple (13884)
• Malaysia
16 Oct 17
when i am in the supermarket, i also make a u turn before i come back the same aisle again.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
16 Oct 17
sometimes i forget to go back.
how about driving? do you try other routes when there's traffic?
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@peachpurple (13884)
• Malaysia
16 Oct 17
@hereandthere my hubby drives, he doesn't go back on the same day because shopping mall distances are far, at least 30min drive
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@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
17 Oct 17
I'm like your father when I'm driving.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
17 Oct 17
It's good there are two entryways to your kitchen.I will also do what you did when someone is blocking the way.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
17 Oct 17
Hmm I think I may not be as easy a swerver as you and your dad seem to be. I would wait first I'm afraid, and then if traffic or people are not moving very fast I would then try another route. haha!
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
16 Oct 17
Very nice point of view. I remember a story a man walking along the road but along the way the road was block with so many rocks, what would he do to get there? Would he wait the contractor to remove all the rocks. No, turn right because there is a detour road there. lol. The story is something like this.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
16 Oct 17
some people wait without asking around, so they end up wasting time.
@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
16 Oct 17
this is the importance of asking and look around and not just standing there till the road is open.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
17 Oct 17
not really, but it makes sense to have 2 entryways since it's a busy area.
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@almostoveryou (4249)
• Philippines
19 Oct 17
It's not my habit to swerve while driving as this may cause confusion among fellow drivers on the road. I try to follow the rules ... most days. Hehe :) As for traffic problems, I only try an alternate route when I'm the only one in the car (I don't want to cause delay problems, in any case), or the first route is just hopeless and the only way out is to look for another ... way out! :)
At the supermarket, I always go through every aisle because I'm always likely to spot a need that isn't in my list. I go through the toiletries section first, then dry goods and then produce.
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@cahaya1983 (11120)
• Malaysia
17 Oct 17
I would just use my best judgment. If I know for sure that taking short cut would get me to where I want in significantly less time, then I would take it.
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
16 Oct 17
I'm like you in that I keep moving. My New York City dwelling son suggested a great app that diverts you away from traffic accidents as soon as they happen. We use it often. We have two entrances to most of the rooms on the first floor of our house, but only make use of them when we have lots of guests. The supermarket I use is only organic, so it's never very crowded. lol
@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
17 Oct 17
we have to be innovative and think wisely when we meet some traffic, even in our own homes.
