I've got the iPod on all the time when I'm on foot. I make a point of shutting 'er off when I talk to a cashier or friend.
I never have my earphones in while driving or on the bike, however. When I'm riding the pathways, I'm usually pretty good with using the bell to warn pedestrians or other bikers that I'm passing. When some momo has got the earphones on and is grooving all over the path (e.g. in-line skaters), I have no compunction about simply blowing past them. Gets a good reaction usually. Just saying that one should remain aware of their environment, or prepare to be surprised.
Last edited by HHW; 08-06-2010 at 12:32 PM.
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