I was people watching this morning in Starbucks, as you do. This Buckys,
the biggest of the four, yes four, at Canary Wharf is an ideal spot. This one
is within the Mall, unlike the others that are sited variously; beside an entry
stairway, on a Docklands Light Railway entry and in an outside plaza.
I observed today, as I was Skyping with my son, the different style of
walking people have.
The Scuffer: sloshes along as
though the footwear is a size or two too large, hardly lifts the foot from the
ground. Male or female
The High Stepper: As the name suggest
this method looks as though the walker is stepping over invisible obstacles.
Males generally
The Prancer: This unlike the High
Stepper is strictly female.
The Stomper: Plants each foot forcefully as though there is
some fear that if the feet aren’t planted firmly on the ground they might fly
off into space. Usually male.
The Mincer: Tight clothing necessitates small steps;
variation is with bent knees adding to the effect. Usually female
The Bobber: Walks with longs
strides causing a rhythmic rising and falling of the entire body with each
step. Usually male
The Wanderer: Makes sudden changes in
direction of movement, often coming to a complete halt in entryways. Particularly
prone to this during rush hour. Male or female
The Long Legger: Moves along in a determined manner, obviously has
destination in mind and is intent on getting there by the shortest possible route.
This movement comes from the hip and can be particularly pleasing to both the
mover and the observer. Male or female
The Short Legger: similar to The Long
Legger, but movement appears to come entirely from the knee. Not pleasing on
the eye to the observer. Mostly male.
The Bagger: Uses any of the above
methods but does so with a large bag/pack slung over one shoulder in the most
obstruction manner possible. Uses it, seeming unaware, as a weapon to inflict
bruises on other travellers. Male or female.
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