Recently, New York City had its rainy season opener.

Just like professional baseball players make sure they are "game day ready," New Yorkers prepare their uniforms, cleats and bats for opening day.

The first Autumn, rainy day is unlike any other. Fall is still playing peek-a-boo with Summer as wind blows cold and the sun burns hot. All the while, New Yorkers excitedly coordinate their outfits (uniforms) with their newest rain-boots (cleats) and umbrellas (bats) preparing for this year's opener.

Don't get me wrong, everyone looks great in their brand new, sparkling, unscuffed boots, but I'm writing to address an epidemic: unruly umbrella usage in New York City.

If you do not live in New York City, PLEASE KEEP READING! This article is written for tourists as much as it is to residents.

Umbrella etiquette can save lives. Well... Maybe not literally, but it can prevent unwarranted stab wounds.

PSA: When someone is walking towards you and you are carrying your weatherproof, wet and pointy hand-held shelter, DO NOT pick this moment to be hard-headed. Do not decide this is the time not to move or raise your umbrella. You will proceed to STAB your intended victim in their eye, shoulder, or face (whether you meant to or not).

I know what you're thinking:

But to some people, it's really not that obvious.

PLEASE courteously lift your umbrella above your target's head or umbrella.

If you're shorter than the average businessman, don't ruin their Gucci suits and purposefully plow into them - it's rude.

Also, distracted umbrella marching is a thing. Don't do it.

Be a ray of sunshine in the pouring down rain, not an eyeball collector.

For further umbrella questions, please refer to author of NYC Basic Tips and Etiquette, Nathan Pyle's genius Buzzfeed article from a few years back.