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Has anyone noticed the difference in "types" of walkers?This is something that the OH and I have noticed over many years and I wondered if Catseyers have any observations or comments to make. I'm using the term "walkers" quite loosely here  "Types" of walkers Dog walkers - generally friendly and stop and chat Walkers, on their own or in couples/groups - generally acknowledge with time of day Horse riders - Always give the time of day cheerfully (well they do down here and don't seem to be snooty any longer!) Cyclists - do acknowledge if they've not going too fast! Runners/Joggers - ditto above. Bird-watchers - the most miserable people I've ever met on a walk. Never acknowledge and look as if their faces have never smiled at all. Bah!!! (to borrow one of Dandysmom's words!) I can only assume they didn't see the bird of their dreams  This is sad, because I am a bird watcher myself and really enjoy doing this and have to contain my excitement at seeing what are really quite ordinary everyday birds  Several times over the years I've thought of writing to the RSPB about it. I suspect that these grumpy bird-watchers are probably of the "twitcher" variety.
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What an interesting observation! Not being a dog walker I don't really see the variety of people you do, my walking before COPD limited it was mainly on City streets; I'd generalize that runners and bicyclists here never or rarely speak or nod; and dog walkers apparently notice body language (I tend to cringe and look apprehensive) as they either say nothing or look a bit annoyed/disgruntled. I've never noticed any birdwatchers when walking in the woods. |
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See I have no opinion on this as I am adog walker who is miserable and aloof and yet still people approach me maybe I need to ebcome a twitcher..............  |
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I'd say it is geographical. Running here loads of people smile or say hello, running last week in Bristol NO-ONE said hello. Walking in the Peak District most says hello, walking around Wiltshire and Hampshire- some people did, walking in Kent, few, walking in Yorkshire and Northumberland EVERYONE does. |
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CS - you may have a point there, but I have to stress that OH and I have walked in Cumbria and Yorkshire, Norfolk, North Devon and have always found bird-watchers to be miserable g**s! |
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A nice gentleman tipped his cap to me this morning as I cycled by! he was with what appeared to be a 'Monty' so you are obviously very polite walkers Angie |
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Hah! I can add another category to that. Aberdonian walkers  (no shouting Elaine ) I swear in the 10 years we lived in that city that anytime Robert or I said hello to anyone they looked at us as if we were going to mug them!!! Even the dog walkers  I think it's the cold up there, affects the brain cells |
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Must say I have made a lot of friends dog walking... |
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