Sometimes I walk through the school and think that some people have no idea of personal space or respect for their fellow students. The main purpose of this article is to speak about the issue of people not knowing hallway etiquette nor personal space.
One thing I notice (that bothers me) in NHS is the massive crowd of people that circle around in front of the library. When I try to get to my Italian class, it’s hard to navigate crowds because there’s people that don’t move out of the way and proceed to talk in the middle of the hallway. Hallways are for walking, not standing still.
People walking in GROUPS. Sometimes people walk in groups, but they stand horizontally spanning the whole width of the hallway which prevents others from moving past easily. Of course, I understand walking with friends, but usually if I’m walking in a group of four, me and one other friend will walk behind or in front of two other of my friends. Even though it may not be great for walking while having a conversation, it’s better for everyone around you if you don’t take up the whole hallway.
SLOW WALKERS. When there are people in front of me walking slowly and I’m trying to get to a class or period I actually enjoy it’s kind of irritating. One thing that also makes me very annoyed is when someone in front of me is walking slowly but then the person behind me is walking quickly and rushing to get somewhere.
One thing people need to understand is the concept of personal space, if I’m standing somewhere, then another person should at least be about a foot away from me. If you have no respect for others don’t expect them to have respect for, or a good opinion of you.
LINES. When I’m in a line (for example the midterm phone line) I don’t need some other person right behind me about to trip me. ALSO, groups in lines are even more infuriating. I mean again, I understand being with friends is fun, but if you’re in a line and causing some big roadblock then maybe it’s time for you and your friends to move into a different configuration.
Overall, hallways are a big issue for many NHS students, as they don’t feel that others respect their space nor their time. All of these issues are easy fixes, and being conscious of your own hallway etiquette would make it better for not only yourself, but everyone around you.
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