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Why pedestrians awkwardly jog for drivers

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When a driver patiently stops to let a pedestrian pass, the walker inevitably breaks into a chaotic, uncoordinated shuffle that barely increases their actual forward speed. This performative scurrying exists purely to visually broadcast gratitude, resulting in a ridiculous physical display that satisfies social politeness while looking utterly foolish.

Why pedestrians awkwardly jog for drivers
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