There are very clear rules at the subway station at 53rd and Lex. They’re not posted anywhere, and some might argue that it’s merely common sense, but that would be boring. The rules are as follows.
1) during the a.m. rush hour, when both escalators go up, stand right, walk left.
2) during the p.m. rush hour, when one goes up and the other down, the same rules for standing and walking apply, with the additional caveat of #3, below.
3) do not make eye contact with anyone going the opposite way on the escalator.
Offenders will be chastised with an "excuse me" that, while tame on the outside, comes across with the intensity of "get the fuck out of my way and go stand on the right where you belong, lazy ass."
I generally take the left-hand route, unless I’m carrying luggage.
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8 responses to “The Rules”
I am ALL ABOUT those rules. Walk on the left stand on the right. Why do so many people not know that rule??
I am ALL ABOUT those rules. Walk on the left stand on the right. Why do so many people not know that rule??
I just take the stairs.
So does that mean you now work in the vicinity of said subway stop? Our branch office is at 575 Lex, and I’m down there a reasonable amount. Want to grab lunch sometime?
I just take the stairs.
So does that mean you now work in the vicinity of said subway stop? Our branch office is at 575 Lex, and I’m down there a reasonable amount. Want to grab lunch sometime?
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Not sure what Rachel Ray has to do with this. . .
Yes, Dan, I work near said subway station — we should definitely hav lunch sometime!
Not sure what Rachel Ray has to do with this. . .
Yes, Dan, I work near said subway station — we should definitely hav lunch sometime!