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boqeh  ·  4342 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: AskHubski: Do you have a superstition?

I've always wanted to talk to someone who does this. Are you consciously avoiding cracks 100% of the time? Does it detract from your ability to focus on whatever else you may be doing (talking to a friend, texting, etc)? Is it just a way to keep your mind occupied while walking?





yepyep27  ·  4341 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I'd say I'm conscious of it when I'm either alone or with only one or two friends. Also, if I'm intoxicated, I won't care. I prefer to take 2 steps per sidewalk square. If they're weirdly sized, I have to count my steps per rectangle. I'm really bad at texting and walking, so I'll usually just stand still.

user-inactivated  ·  4341 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I used to do the same thing. For the most part it doesn't usually detract from doing other things, people just look at you very strangely when it starts getting difficult to avoid them and you start walking weirdly.