I probably ranted about this before, because I’m a natural ranter.
While inconsiderate/inattentive drivers have long commanded a top spot on my pet peeve register, a new one has steadily climbed the chart. Now I find myself annoyed with people walking while looking at their phone. Don’t know what they’re considering on it – videos, photos, games, text messages, whatever. I guess they think they’re multi-tasking.
Doesn’t matter. What matters to me is that others must move aside for these self-absorbed individuals as they silently peruse stuff while walking. I’m tired of standing aside for these people who don’t even acknowledge others with excuse me or thank you. I’ve now just taken to stopping in their path — which is my path — forcing their attention away from the phone and into the world. And then, when they realize I’m there, I say, “Excuse me.”
I know. It’s petty. Passive aggressive. I accept that. I’m just fed up with standing aside for them. Let them stand aside for me.
Michael Seidel, writer 
Understand your pet peeve. For me, it is the people who ride their bicycle on the sidewalk and expect the pedestrian (me) to give way. Not any more do I move!
They should be on the street like other vehicles. My only exception is a young child who is learning to ride without training wheels. Once a competent rider, get on the street especially ride in the bike lanes!
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That is another one! Especially since we took time out and incorporate bike lines in both directions on the streets! It’s like, why did we build bike lines if people are just going to abuse the sidewalks?
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Yep, agree with you, Michael.
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