2006-10-05 02:05:58 · 19 answers · asked by David J 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I'm with you on this. I'm fed up of being poked in the head - sometimes even the eye - by the spokes, and they take up an indecent amount of room on a crowded pavement. Then they blow inside out and are useless anyway! Wear a raincoat and a hood or hat, you people!
2006-10-05 02:09:08 · answer #1 · answered by gvih2g2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umbrellas are very dangerous.
read this article:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nicematters/2002764218_nicematters28.html
" here are some umbrella etiquette tips:
• Carry umbrellas close to the body, point down, when closed.
• When unfurling an umbrella (outdoors only), be sure first to look in all directions to avoid spearing anyone with its point or spokes.
• If you're carrying an opened umbrella, hold it low or high enough so you don't block anyone's vision or poke him in the eye.
• When two people are sharing an umbrella, let the taller person wield it for both. Worry less about chivalry in deference to safety, visibility and comfort.
• Shake out the umbrella (be careful not to drench anyone nearby) before you enter a building. Floor puddles are messy and potentially dangerous.
• Keep umbrellas furled when not in use. Unfurled, they easily snag sweaters and other garments, and can get tangled in coats in the closet."
2006-10-05 02:09:23 · answer #2 · answered by ♪ ♫ ☮ NYbron ☮ ♪ ♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Urm no, umbrellas are a practical item, I suppose you prefer getting drenched with wet, you might think you are invincible from Immonia now but wait untill your older, these types of questions are really immature. I'm always very careful when I have my umbrella up not to poke anyone but if I do accidently jab them slightly, so what? I remember when I used to be at school and people used to frown and make stupid comments at you for choosing to put your hood up instead of getting your head soaked, yeah its only water but I don't fancy sitting around damp, some people on here really need to grow up!
2006-10-05 03:01:40 · answer #3 · answered by Rainbowz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umbrellas are great, so long as they're used with consideration for others. Maybe they should have to be sized in proportion to your height. The taller you are, the larger umbrella you're allowed! Really, why do individuals barely over 5' tall feel the need to take up the entire pavement with golf ubrellas at decapitating height?!
2006-10-05 02:22:15 · answer #4 · answered by teppic5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES - and if anyone is found with the spokes exposed, the spokes should be heated to red heat and jabbed into their eyes so they know how I feel - nothing wrong with getting a little wet in the rain
2006-10-05 04:19:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of the pointy metal poles, I would suggest ramming the umbrellas into their anuses, and then opening them.
2006-10-05 02:08:06 · answer #6 · answered by jinenglish68 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't object so much to regular size foldy up ones but I want to rip the throat out of the people that carry round the big e f f ing stupid golf umbrellas.
Maybe they are compensating for something?
2006-10-05 03:09:52 · answer #7 · answered by Janbull 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there should be a test for Umbrellas,Shopping Trolleys,Prams,Electric Buggies,and Mothers with unruly kids.
2006-10-05 02:34:07 · answer #8 · answered by Francis7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its funny jabbing people In the head =)
2006-10-05 02:58:00 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ Love Angel Music Baby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely especially the small people carrying the huge golfing umbreallas that take up all the pavement width. Get wet you people ..now don't be scared, really you wont melt.
2006-10-05 02:08:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋