Escalators etiquette

https://www.reddit.com/r/perth/comments/1igmjqr/escalators_etiquette/

created by Worthintendo on 03/02/2025 at 10:59 UTC

165 upvotes, 25 top-level comments (showing 25)

OK so like correct me if I'm wrong, the etiquette for the escalators anywhere is you get to one side to give overs space to get past right.

Going done to the bus depot to get my bus this evening, some guy standing in the middle, try to get past and then he just arms up on the sides to stop me (my bus is going to leave in a min) then starts going off at me saying if I want to walk take the stairs.

Push past the fuckwomble and he calls me all sorts of shit and how again escalators aren't for walking down.

Like fuck me, if you want a ride go to adventure world, but like don't be a fucking tool and stop people from catching their bus. Just stand to the side, don't be a usless twat and deliberately hinder other people. Takes way less energy to do the right thing than the wrong.

Comments

Comment by wowagressive at 03/02/2025 at 12:19 UTC

152 upvotes, 1 direct replies

10 points for the use of fuckwomble

Comment by elemist at 03/02/2025 at 12:30 UTC

59 upvotes, 2 direct replies

Keeping to one side is just common courtesy.

Sadly courtesy is becoming less and less common these days. People are too busy being focused on themselves.

Comment by Away_team42 at 03/02/2025 at 12:24 UTC

70 upvotes, 1 direct replies

In other countries where escalators are a fair bit longer it’s normal to walk on them.

If you want to stand still why don’t you use the elevator? 😉

Comment by cynicalbagger at 03/02/2025 at 12:43 UTC

31 upvotes, 1 direct replies

You’re 100% right.

Fuckwomble is kind in this case

Comment by RowdyB666 at 03/02/2025 at 12:29 UTC

14 upvotes, 0 direct replies

https://i.redd.it/sc0dac7z3xge1.gif

Comment by JamesHenstridge at 03/02/2025 at 13:13 UTC

14 upvotes, 3 direct replies

Depends on how busy it is. If there's no congestion, stick to the left and let people pass on the right.

If there is congestion, just get as many people on the escalator as you can by standing on both sides. Leaving a space for people to pass in this case means the escalator carries fewer people.

Comment by Hoarbag at 03/02/2025 at 13:20 UTC

13 upvotes, 1 direct replies

The one I hate is people doing the correct thing and standing on the left, but then having their bag on their right shoulder so you can't get past. Put your bag in front of you

Comment by FunHamster8965 at 03/02/2025 at 13:24 UTC*

6 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Lol I'd take pleasure in shoulder checking that cunt

Comment by Dan-au at 03/02/2025 at 12:50 UTC

11 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Either stand aside or get barged out the fucking way. That's how it works.

Comment by Sensitive-Matter-433 at 03/02/2025 at 12:47 UTC

15 upvotes, 0 direct replies

You can kind of guess this person has never been to an organised society like Japan, and/or just doesn’t give a fuck about anyone but themselves.

Comment by SilentPineapple6862 at 03/02/2025 at 13:35 UTC

8 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Good on you for pushing past. These rude clowns not adhering to social etiquette need to be called out more.

Comment by EmptyCombination8895 at 03/02/2025 at 13:32 UTC

6 upvotes, 0 direct replies

This is one of the reasons I hate my commute to work. Inevitably some dickhead, fresh off the turnip truck, ends up standing on the right hand side of the escalators and a bunch of other knobs behind them don’t tell them to fucking move. It drives me CRAZY

Comment by WhiteLion333 at 03/02/2025 at 13:04 UTC

4 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Standing in the middle is how we identify the people who have never left perth. They’d be trampled in a big city.

Comment by Bitter-Balance-5395 at 03/02/2025 at 14:19 UTC

2 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Didn’t read past fuckwomble 😂😂😂

Comment by SLIMaxPower at 03/02/2025 at 15:35 UTC

2 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Wait Awhile is the state motto

Comment by spaceistasty at 03/02/2025 at 14:19 UTC

2 upvotes, 0 direct replies

like every country ive visited as the etiquette of standing to the side but australia for some reason doesnt

Comment by GuiltEdge at 03/02/2025 at 13:17 UTC

2 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Oh my god. It’s the time of year when all the new international students start riding and habitually standing on the right! Gaaah!

Comment by KingRexOfRexcliffe at 03/02/2025 at 16:27 UTC

1 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Depots are where buses are stored.

And IIRC they are flat /s

Comment by Ashilleong at 03/02/2025 at 20:38 UTC

1 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Keep left unless overtaking. Guy was just on a power trip

Comment by ricksterajs at 03/02/2025 at 14:06 UTC

1 upvotes, 0 direct replies

If he comments here just block him - what a bellend.

Comment by SeesawPossible891 at 03/02/2025 at 14:41 UTC

1 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Unfortunately etiquette is lost these days. However there is no written rule to indicate what a person should do and not do. It is unfortunate you got stuck behind but he has every right to be a cum gargling thundercunt as he was there first.

Same as if you were stuck behind a driver. Not everyone has manners. I know my wife occupies the middle of a escalator only because she has a walking stick and can not physically occupy one side comfortably, I have seen the look of disgust from those stuck behind us.

The world has become entitled. Patience is the key. I know racing for a bus etc I been there. But when there is nout you can do breath and remember the person being an unbelievable skid mark will die a horrible painful death one day.

Comment by Truantone at 03/02/2025 at 16:01 UTC

1 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Hopefully, we all know what the etiquette is. Well, decent grown-ups that is.

He was blocking the way deliberately, not out of ignorance. Which puts him in the mean, unpredictable dickhead category. Best avoided (stating the obvious, duh).

It always takes a little shine off the day having these kind of interactions. Leaves a bit of a dent on the psyche. I hope this post helps to shake it off.

Comment by thestuffedduck at 03/02/2025 at 16:43 UTC

0 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Forgive me if I am mistaken. But surely most people know if you're standing on the escalator you keep to the left. If you're walking up/down you move to the right