While walking to work each morning I notice the people walking around me, and have picked up on some types of walkers I pass on a regular basis. So next time you are walking on campus, take a look around and see if you recognize any of these people.
The Stopper
The Stopper is a more annoying type of walker to walk with because they constantly are stopping to look at something, check their phone, or just cause problems. While these types are fun to watch from afar, if you are joining the Stopper on an outing, they become the most frustrating person in the world. It also takes this person (and those accompanying them) twice as long to get somewhere.
The Wanderer
The Wanderer, while similar to the Stopper, does not stop, but instead cannot seem to walk in a straight line. They like to make sure their feet touch every section of the sidewalk. This is the person who you are walking behind and want to scream, “PICK A SIDE,” because every time you think you can pass them, they step in front of you. The Wanderer is also not spatially aware of anyone around them, which makes for a fun time when walking near this type.
The Slow-walker
The Slow-walker is that friend who leaves for class 20 minutes before everyone else and still does not get there before you. This person is the worst to walk with somewhere, because, unlike the Stopper, no amount of berating this person will make them walk faster, because they are physically unable to.
The Eager Beaver
The Eager Beaver is the fast-walker type. They are the person who everyone is trying to keep up with when going somewhere, but no one can. This type does not have to be tall either, just magically very fast and loves getting to places quickly. They generally do not get along with the Slow-walker and are easily frustrated with the Stopper.
The Lost Soul
The Lost Soul is the type who always has their GPS going, but can never find where they are going. This time is constantly paranoid that they are going the wrong way, which makes them late for most events. This type tends to also be the Slow-walker, because they are constantly waiting for their phone to load. This is the friend who you never want to ask directions and the friend who is constantly stopping to ask directions.
The Tour Guide
The Tour Guide is the type who is constantly giving whoever is walking with them facts about where they are walking. It does not matter where this type is from, they somehow know a little bit about everywhere. They are full of fun facts about the places you walk. The Tour Guide gets along with almost all the Walkers, but especially the Stopper.
While these are exaggerated types, at some point we all are the Stopper or the Tour Guide, or the Lost Soul. So next time you are walking to class or need a laugh, look around at the people walking around you -- maybe you will find some of these among you.
