In One Word: MOVE!

Type in "Sidewalk Etiquette" in a Google search and you'll get tons of blogs, diagrams, and whole mess of bitchfits from people complaining about this common problem.  From cities to colleges to when it snows, it seems a lot of people's pet peeve is rudeness while in transit by foot.  And I am no exception.  I think while this may be a bigger deal in more congested areas, Vassar students need a little crash course in the basics of sidewalk etiquette:

1. This is America.  As in sorry to anyone who's not used to this, but we travel in the right lane here.  As in please walk on the right of the sidewalk.  If two people are about to pass each other, there is no excuse for there to be any issue if you're both on your respective sides.
2. Don't cause accidents.  I kind of see sidewalk traffic like vehicle traffic.  If there is traffic coming in the opposite direction, don't pass the slowpoke in front of you.  Passing is allowed, but only when the other lane is clear.  This goes for walkers and bikers.
3. Don't make me walk on the grass.  This is my biggest complaint!  I HATE when there's a group of 3 people or more and they're walking arm to arm across the entire width of the sidewalk.  How am I supposed to walk by you?  Half the time, they just keep in a line and look at you like you're crazy when you want to somehow get by them.  You end up walking in the grass and get your shoes wet/dirty/yuck.  So please, never force anyone to walk on the grass.  For those of you guilty of this, it's common sense to leave some room for opposing traffic.  And if you're going to keep doing this, just wait till they replant the grass on the science quad.  When you force someone to walk into the yellow rope, you'll look like the jackass that you are.
4. Crutches and wheelchairs have priority.  Dude.  If there is someone in crutches or in a wheelchair on the sidewalk, GIVE THEM SPACE!  DO NOT force someone like that onto the grass.  Bikes are not an exception to this rule unless its disgustingly muddy out.  Bikes can pass all they want and go on the grass to bypass all the walker.  But crutches and wheelchairs take priority for staying on the sidewalk.  If you need to walk on the grass to let them get by, do it.

That's it for my bitchfit.  For more info, see this website for everything you need to know about proper sidewalk behavior.