Pros And Cons Of Being On An Escalator

In a world where most of us are rushing, we need to slow down and have a bit more compassion for one another.

We’ve probably all been that person hustling so quickly to get to class or work that we’re sweating under our jacket, letting the fury build up in our chest as the people in front of us move so slowly. So slowly. It’s especially infuriating when we get stuck behind human statues on an escalator.

Why the heck aren’t people – at the very least – slowly walking on the moving stairs?

In our panic, we might assume they’re lazy and use that quality to silently lash out at them. If you chill out a bit, however, you’ll probably come up with a few excellent reasons for their stagnation.

For one, it’s not possible to judge someone’s ability just by looking at them. No one’s walking around with a sign reading “arthritis” or “recovering from surgery.” And nor should they have to. Walking on the escalator is just not possible for everyone, and they shouldn’t be made to feel bad about that. …show more content…
They could just not be in a rush. Or, perhaps, they’re terribly afraid of escalators and stepping their foot up from one step to the next is too much for them. You never know. Heck, maybe they don’t have a reason, and that shouldn’t