There have been a couple of "debates" the past week on the pros and cons of using umbrellas at Disney. The most repeated con I have read is that the umbrellas can poke someone in the face. This brings another question to mind... the matter of personal space.
In some parts of the world personal space is really non-existant, but in America for the most part people have this invisible circle around them that when others invade gives us the feeling of being crowed and uncomfortable. When we are at a busy park having that 3 foot circle is a little difficult, so we adapt. Shouldn't we also adapt when we are walking and see someone carrying something that has the potential of poking us in the face? Maybe adapt by giving them more space?
It always amazes me when walking through WDW on a non busy day when there is plenty of open areas around me, the number of people who choose to walk up my heels, pass me brushing my shoulder, walking towards me bumping into me, or joining me on a bench when there is only about 6 inches of open space.
I guess having some personal space is important to me. I'm not asking for a lot, but maybe 1 foot on non busy days. Is that too much to ask for? Does anyone else feel this way?
And as for the umbrella debate... I carry my umbrella straight above me, it is a compact Mickey one I bought a few years ago. It isn't very large, probably not more than 1 foot past my body. I don't use it in lines, I don't walk up to people with it, and I only use it when it is raining. I'm sorry if someone who is not being attentive runs into it, I try my best to watch out for the other guy and move out of their way to avoid their walking into it. I don't have eyes in the back of my head, so those behind me intent on walking on my heels may have difficulty reaching my heels. Those that want to pass me by bumping into me will have a choice of either taking one additional step to avoid bumping into my umbrella or getting poked.
OK, I'm off my soap box. Anyone out there with any comments or thoughts?
In some parts of the world personal space is really non-existant, but in America for the most part people have this invisible circle around them that when others invade gives us the feeling of being crowed and uncomfortable. When we are at a busy park having that 3 foot circle is a little difficult, so we adapt. Shouldn't we also adapt when we are walking and see someone carrying something that has the potential of poking us in the face? Maybe adapt by giving them more space?
It always amazes me when walking through WDW on a non busy day when there is plenty of open areas around me, the number of people who choose to walk up my heels, pass me brushing my shoulder, walking towards me bumping into me, or joining me on a bench when there is only about 6 inches of open space.
I guess having some personal space is important to me. I'm not asking for a lot, but maybe 1 foot on non busy days. Is that too much to ask for? Does anyone else feel this way?
And as for the umbrella debate... I carry my umbrella straight above me, it is a compact Mickey one I bought a few years ago. It isn't very large, probably not more than 1 foot past my body. I don't use it in lines, I don't walk up to people with it, and I only use it when it is raining. I'm sorry if someone who is not being attentive runs into it, I try my best to watch out for the other guy and move out of their way to avoid their walking into it. I don't have eyes in the back of my head, so those behind me intent on walking on my heels may have difficulty reaching my heels. Those that want to pass me by bumping into me will have a choice of either taking one additional step to avoid bumping into my umbrella or getting poked.
OK, I'm off my soap box. Anyone out there with any comments or thoughts?