Walking

One of the first things on my 'Hate list' is 'people who walk slowly'. I have never got into why 'm irritated so much by these people- except the fact that they are keeping me from rushing to the train/ bus/ plain/ class etc.

I've decided to look a bit more into the reason of my continuing rage. Firstly, I wanted to understand whether it is me that walks too quickly, or is it actually the 'other people' who are not aware (or care) for their slow pace? In the beginning I presumed that the reason for my anger was driven from my jealousy to people who have lots of time on their hands. I was soon proven wrong as i've been disturbed by the slow walkers even when not being in a rush...

Spending some more time thinking about it, it occurred to me that the walking is actually a resembles of a city pace. I think that as a person who lives in a city, I have subconsciously adapted a certain rhythm which the city moves by; quick, efficient and alienated. The slow walk, on the other hand, is a complete contrast of that; comfortable, calm and with an opportunity for social interaction to become.

I think that the clash between my adapted rhythm and the 'Slow' rhythm is the reason for the enormous irritation. A few questions come to mind now:

Is there a different pace/ rhythm/ beat for each city? and if so, Is it measurable?

Is by living in one place for long time we are adapting its speed? or are we working according to our own speedometer? And.... I'm I the only one not liking these people....?

What do you think?