Ever wondered what is the perfect distance for you to hold open a door for someone? Its a no-brainer if someone is right behind you - you obviously don't want to smash their noses. Now imagine someone is a bit far off, perhaps enjoying a chat with their friend on their way out from work and you hold open the door as a courtesy and they suddenly realize they need to rush towards the door, with their 3 different bags in tow, friend be damned. By the time they reach you, they are huffing and puffing and muttering thanks to you. Or NOT. And here you stand wondering puhleez...why cant that lady walk faster...I am not the doorman!! It happens to me practically everyday at work and some people are smart enough to say..."Go on" but most of the time, the door holder aka me and the "holdee" are grinning sheepishly at each other. I dont want people to think I am rude...Anybody else have this situation?
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Turns out you aren't the only one having this problem, and someone suggested this awkward rule.
http://www.awkwardrules.net/2008/10/05/awkwardrule-1-holding-the-door-open-behind-you/
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