On the way to the store, I came to a block where the sidewalk was narrowed by considerable scaffolding. As pedestrians walked up and down along the avenue, a few people were trying to blend into the traffic from a side street. They were hesitating, unsure when to cut in. When they spoke, I realized that they were European tourists and were apparently intimidated by the hustle and bustle of New York pedestrian traffic.
I stopped and motioned for the tourists to cross in front or me. A lady who’d been behind them also hesitated. I motioned for her to go ahead as well.
A tall gentleman who had been standing behind the lady smiled at me and remarked, “It HAS to be your turn now!”
I smiled back and thanked him as I accepted his offer to walk ahead of him.
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