How To Walk In Public With Rajiv Surendra (City Streets)
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- Äas pĹidĂĄn 19. 06. 2024
- Contributing to global change for the better, helping out other people and being an upright citizen all begin with what happens right outside your front door. Rajiv does a lot of walking in New York City, and this video shares his insight into how this simple act can have a profound impact on how we view and interact with the world (and people) around us.
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â TABLE OF CONTENTS â
⢠1:00 Share the city with other people
⢠1:18 Which way to look besides the sidewalk
⢠2:23 Walking in New York City is like being on a highway
⢠3:03 Be present when walking
⢠3:35 The sounds of the city
⢠4:25 Scan the sidewalk for stuff on the ground
⢠5:24 Some of my favorite buildings in New York City
⢠6:18 Ledge of the Apthorp building was carved subtly to protect against rain
⢠7:08 The transition in architecture of a lamppost
⢠8:00 Have a sense of a direction
⢠9:52 Do not walk on your toes
⢠10:54 Be conscious of how you want to take your steps
⢠11:30 Walk with Confidence and purpose will help your life change
⢠12:00 Walking the right way will have a meaningful impact to your life
đĄ TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO đĄ
⢠Stop to the side to get out of peopleâs way
⢠Some are in a big rush so be considerate
⢠Walking on the sides of the sidewalk versus in the middle of the sidewalk
⢠Being fully present when walking
⢠No headphones
⢠There is so much to see if you raise your sightline to the rooftops
⢠Careful of the sidewalks for whatâs left on the street
⢠Beauty in the details of architecture
⢠Small details in ledges are functional as well as beautiful
⢠Use of the botanical detail in a lamppost for prewar architecture in New York City
⢠How to walk with purpose and with the right posture
⢠Walk with confidence
⢠Do not wander aimlessly
⢠Plant your heel to the ground
⢠Do not drag your feet
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Rajiv literally out here teaching us how to be functioning people and the world honestly needs itâ¤đ
I was going to say thisbshouldnt be needed but certainly is. And Raj is always charming
We need one on how to use a cart in a grocery store! My second minor city pet peeve after people milling around confused on the sidewalk lol
I think the world is fine. America is fucked.
Exactly. In the states, this is where we are now, sadly.
Gosh, I kind of assumed heâd acknowledge that âNYers complaining about people not knowing how to walk in NYâ is maybe second only to âNYers love talking about NYâ as the most common NYC trope.
I had an ex boyfriend who would refuse to deviate from his path when walking, to the point of eyeballing and knocking shoulders with oncoming strangers who didnât move around him. What a red flag that was.
Yikes! Glad you aren't with him now
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Just rude he was.
I think I know why he's your ex boyfriend
Lol what an ego..he must have had some serious insecurities
You are like a modern day Mr. Rogers for adults.â¤ď¸
OMG that is just so perfectly true! đ
Wow 100% yes lol I love this guy
You may be into something. We are constantly bombarded and need someone to calm us.
He totally is⤠I love watching his videosđ
Hey! đ I already told him that. â¤
Iâm an alien who just moved to earth, this is just the thing that I needed. Thank you! â¤ď¸
Don't shame yourself. Probably you're light years ahead earthlings who just refuse to deviate from others in sidewalks.
Who wants to see Rajiv do a travel series exploring different cities? Me!! đĽ°
đđžââď¸ Iâm here for that!
Me too ! I was going to suggest it ! Iâm sure he knows some fabulous places in NYC !
Yes that would be amazing!!!!
Me!â¤
Rajiv in Paris!
Even Rajiv's rants are gracious đ
Came on here to say something like that but couldn't think of a way to do so. Your comment is right onđ. I feel like he's telling some people off in a kind, gentle, tongue-in-cheek gracious kind of way.
@@Lin-Lin2559 Bless their hearts!
New category: genteel rant
Gracious, perfect adjective for him.â¤
Now do âhow to sit next to someone on an airplane; on the subway; or just in publicâ. Or âhow to look someone in the eye when you greet themâ, âOr how to talk to strangersâ, đ you are a joy.
As a millennial, I just watched this with undivided attention just as I did watching seasame street at age 5.
And I mean that in the most POSITIVE way possible. 80% of adults could benefit from this little vlog.
rise above your label of millennial its a made up word and you're part of everything like the rest of this and isn't it just so damn easy to criticize 4/5ths of the population clean your shit up first coocoo
I genuinely learned a few tidbits from this video. This man is singlehandedly contributing to the functioning of society.
As Helena Bonham Carter once said "everything in life is art" Rajiv perfectly embodies that in everything he does. Thank you, Rajiv for sharing your wisdom w/us.
First learned of Helena Bonham Carter when I saw her in the Mel Gibson movie 'Hamlet', she played the role of 'Ophelia' . She is talented and unique.
@@Earthy-ArtistPerfectly cast as Ophelia!
@@cynthiacrumlish4683 That scene in Hamlet when they are watching the play, looking into Ophelia's eyes I can absolutely see her heart and mind break as if someone had flipped off a switch, and then the light went out. Pure talent.
Taking a dump too is an art
@@moteketilasmigote somebody said art is made for yourself and craft/commerce is made for other people. I feel most dumps are art, but the most interesting ones are simply craft/commerce
I love this video. It seems counterintuitive to need a video like this, but we as humans seem to have lost the basics. Common courtesy. Appreciation for your surroundings. Self-confidence without arrogance. These are all forms of kindness. I wasnât sure what to expect in this video, but I am always pleasantly surprised by what I can learn or maybe Iâm reminded of. I truly wish that everyone would have this type of respect for one another. This world would be a much different place.
Oh, so well said. Common courtesy is so very important and walking cofindently is essential to a life well lived. đđ
So simple and so necessary. I am a wheelchair user and scan the sidewalk often. I look around me too. Thank you âşď¸
Yes !
Agree, Lisa. We have to model ethics but it seems we also need to speak of them, plainly, without anger (the vast majority of the time) but with respect for decency & with hope (+ sprinkles of good humor donât hurt) as Rajiv has. I continually rely on The Golden Rule as THE common solution that will (or can) bring about what weâd feel as heaven on earth.
How we treat other animals, plants & the ecosphere is included ~ ALL other lives, and virtually everyone from toddlers up can understand it innately. To me, itâs the reliable way out of the messes humans create.
Iâd like to have a National or World âGolden Rule Dayâ - similar to the national âSmoke Out Dayâ to help smokers feel supported & united in having a new life without smoking cigarettes/cigars, etc. Community building, all
Well said
Rajiv, you have the ability to make the commonplace interesting to this 78 year old. Thank you for teaching us with your videos.
I'm going to share this video with my son who is a young adult with autism. I want him to understand how to politely walk in the street and around people. A lot of times people with autism don't fully understand how to socially walk properly around others without being rude. So I appreciate you doing this video to teach people how to do it correctly and respectfully.
This is so sweet, I hope he finds it helpful x
How can you NOT click on this video? The title alone. đ
He knows how to make anything interesting.
I clicked so fast!
I don't watch all of his videos. But I clicked this one only due to the title and with a big smile on my face đ
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Somebody broadcast this on mainstream TV because everyone needs to watch this
Public Service Announcement!
Can we all agree that Rajiv is today's Mr. Rogers for today's adults? ⤠His videos are so comforting.. he is able to genuinely breakdown the simple things in life and share these practices in such an elegant and beautiful way.
Love the video. Just a note- I'm a special education teacher and people who walk on their toes may have sensory issues. It doesn't affect people around them and isn't necessarily a sign that the person lacks confidence or purpose in their walk. Thanks for being open to learning about neurodiversity. :)
I read recently that it might be a sign of autism. Also, in some cultures, it is very common to shuffle, dragging their feet!
I have panic disorder and if I'm overstimulated, nervous, scared or just excited I walk like that. It seems to help me breathe and focus on the physical instead of the mental crap.
Thank you for advocating for the neurodiverse in such a kind and gracious way.
Didnât know this .. my adult daughter has always walked on her toes first since childhood .
She was diagnosed on the spectrum. đ
â@@sarahmcdermott6889 so the assessment of you being scared was correct.
One of the lessons that my father taught me when I was very young, which I consciously recall the most, is to walk like I owned the place. Purposefully stepping in what direction I was headed and with a look of confidence on my face. Chin up and shoulders back. When turning corners, lead with the foot of that direction. Say excuse me when passing someone, and apologise kindly if you bump them. Along with much of
the other advice given in this video.
My favourite thing to do now when I am stressed or sad is catch a train into the beautiful city I live near and flâneur around. And I always think of my fatherâs words. The fun part is that people have commented on it! That I look approachable, confident, and like im off to accomplish a great purpose. A trick I learnt now in my 20s is to always wear a nice fragrance too.
When I was really young, my mom told me once to stop walking around like I owned the place. I had no idea what she was talking about.
I like your comment, I just wanted to say that I guess lol
Love this and a smile or hello when passing is always appreciated. My kids asked why I always greet everyone on my walks. I might be the only person to talk to them today!
I absolutelly detest those people who walk like 'they own the place', as much as those toe walkers. Maybe you didn't mean to create a picture of someone with a harsh expression on their face swinging their meaty arms, but this is what I assume by that description.
â@2024NewYearNewMe yes and for me I dislike really strong fragrance that stick to the furniture or items that person has been on or holding. You just cant get rid of the smell even after they are gone, not talking about a person unique smell on clothing and stuff but like the perfume lingering longer than it needs to
For those commenting who disagree with walking like you own the place, I think the idea walking like you belong there could be a less domineering alternative
Only Rajiv can turn something like walking down the street into an art form!! Thank you for bringing Awareness to the beauty in something most people find mundane.
People visiting NYC are the worstâŚthe NYTimes New Yorker have had articles in it complaining about tourists walking. Maybe this instruction video will help!
That is his talent, because it is not just walking down the street. He is sharing his philosophy on a basic human experience and how to make it more then.
@@MiaTheodoratusWhy must there be a negative?
â ââ @@symptomoftheuniverse4149I deliver instruments through out nyc. I am extremely positive. False positive about the joy of moving a full 6ft concert grand harp through 42 street or Carnegie crowds is a bit ridiculous. Specially when I know people who have been smack run into by walkers not looking. Bam-9,000 of repairs :( I actually donât take work on 42st area.
Thank you for reminding us that sharing is caring! A âpetâ peeve on busy streets are distracted dog owners using retractable leashes, and blocking the entire sidewalk with the thin leash. It can be dangerous to others and also dangerous to your pooch.
any time @elmilagroworkshops
SO American and so true! I never see this outside of the U.S.!
i've been so stressed out lately as a college student majoring in art education, realizing how individualistic America is becoming. you were able to make an entertaining video about the simplest thing yet connected it to such an important message- thinking about everyone around you. and just taking in the details of everyday life! this was a breath of fresh air in the midst of every other video on my recommended that was battling for my attention in some unholy gruesome capitalistic way.
you condemn capitalism and extreme indivisualism and yet feed it with your undivided attention to unholy and gruseome capitalistic practices
@@carlosparra8976 oh my god what đ
Toughen up Art Education Major, for your own sake. Life outside of college and earning a living is a âreal knife fightâ lol. You can handle it though
Please ignore the cynics. Coming from a much older person, it's good to notice what is vying for your attention. Being aware of the problems in our society isn't going to make you unemployable and it's not overly sensitive to live with realism and awareness â¤
OMG! It has been one of my pet peeves about walking in public how people are so inconsiderate about sharing the sidewalkâŚâŚ THANK YOU for making this videoâŚâŚ I thought I was the only one that felt this way.
Yes, agreed! For me, this also includes when someone drifts aimlessly while looking at a cellphone in the main sidewalk "throughway," and others of us who are fully attentive have to keep guessing how to navigate around him or her. And to take that one step further, this also spills over into pedestrian/driver etiquette when in crosswalks, still looking at a cellphone and potentially holding up traffic. Let's all revisit courtesy in various aspects of our lives.
What about people who walk on the left side of the sidewalk directly into oncoming pedestrians. đ¤Ł
You make me nervous about existence.
Rajiv, bringing us back to ourselves. What sensibilities !
I thought this was satire, then I became very sad to realize that people nowadays need a tutorial on how to walk in public
Iâm a S.F. Native. My dad taught me to âwalk with purposeâ. Itâs actually hard on your knees to come down on your heels⌠try to use the mid foot to heelâŚit takes practice. Thank you for your beautiful reminders in how to be more present.â¤
I grew up in Boston and always knew to walk with confidence. As a woman this gives the world one of strength. Even now at 72 I am secure when walking in a busy city. Thank you for this wonderful advice.
I understand! I was born and raised in downtown Chicago. Same thing as you. My mother taught me how to walk in the city and also how to âdart and dodgeâ to get to where you are going. Cities are a bit like jungles and you have to be very aware of where you are going and how vulnerable you appear.
Just in case anyone was curious, toe walking (using only the balls of one's feet) is often present in folks with cerebral palsy as well as, somewhat surprisingly, autism! I've got both, so while I can do the heel-first stride if pressed, it can be difficult or even painful to maintain over long stretches. I understand wanting to promote confidence, but do consider that for some it's just a matter of ability, comfort, or simple preference!
Yes, that jumped out at me too. Sometimes I need to remind my son to pick up his feet when he walks, and not to shuffle. But I have talked to many seniors about this and they agree that not picking up your feet can also cause you to be more susceptible to tripping and falling.
Yes, just to raise awareness also in the case of plantar fasciitis you ARE afraid of putting pressure on your heels because itâs very painful.đŠ ouchie!
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Similar in different Neurological: Brain injury/stroke, etc. In PT, to relearn balance & walking includes gait: Heel Down first IS a Big Deal, IF possible, BUT IS most complex/advanced. Ditto retraining brain focus, direction, split attention, etc. One detail? Direction w purpose helps mobility. Surprised how much core strength, moving weight on feet/hips: & 'swinging' arms is to balance(!!) Daily practice, even chair stretching, helps. SAME 'rules' in clinic hallways as NY streets. Being mindful is caring to share, direction, notice others, enjoy vignettes, be curious, & be safe. Cell phones are devil's workshop, EXCEPT love now gesturing & talking out loud is OK & not a psychiatric stigma & arrest. Love the video. Being above the sod is a gift.
I wasn't sure about this one but...Interesting video! If I've been walking around the city for a long time, I end up walking on the balls of my feet because my heels are in so much pain from my plantar fascitis. It doesn't feel good to walk like that but necessary until I can rest them!
As an autistic who views part of the so called characteristics of autism as (neuro)diversity and our being legit as we are, and part of them as trauma that asks for healing, I am totally working (qgong and tai chi) on putting my heels to the ground. That s deep healing for everyone that has the physical ability to try it.
Dearest Rajiv, I just visited Japan last November and being from Mexico City, Iâm no stranger to big cities and walking around with a purpose, I was immediately in love with the way people in Japan are so incredibly considerate of others and canât stress this behavior enough, we, as a society have somehow lost the ability to respect and do unto others as we would like done unto us. Thank you for the beautiful reminder of the importance of common courtesy towards total strangers. After all, we truly reflect our character in our everyday actions. I wish we were taught from early childhood to care and respect others regardless of their age, race, gender or social status, as well as respect everything around us. In Japan even people experiencing homelessness are very concerned about their effect in those around them, and maintain their belongings neat, stacked and out of the way of those walking around during the day. At night, they lay out their space for the night and early in the morning they pick it up and neatly fold and stack it. Itâs nothing less than remarkable, if you lose your place in society temporarily, never lose your good manners and humanity, thank you for this beautiful reminder of paying attention to the little things. All the best to you! đ
âHow to walk in publicâ. Even a topic like this was so pleasant to watch. And there are so many out there who need this instruction. I love how kindly this topic was approached. â¤
I live in Europe, don't understand the title? You should learn how to walk in public 2024 ? ? ?
No, something going wrong, very sad story đ˘
People have told me many times that others are just as important as me, that I should be âconsiderate â. This video really made that seem true! And looking up? Great tip!đ
@@bubasinter6729 So true! It is such a sad statement that so many need this instruction! But they really do!!
The world is crumbling and our nation is all a lie, but here in Rajivâs world life is coherent and safe. And beautiful
'Mr. Surendra's Neighborhood' đ.
Your nation is the reason why it seems the World is crumbling. If you came to Sydney, Melbourne, Christchurch, Suva, Noumea - you'd immediately see how kind & beautiful the outside world is - by comparison. We may be much "Younger" & perceived as smaller, but we're bathed in Beauty - rich and rare. I consider myself a City girl...& as a mature woman - I can stay out as long as I like - on our balmy Weekend nights. We complain about the 'nanny state' , but incivility is addressed. Mass Shooting ? Gun control. Public unruliness? Increaseed Alco-pop taxes. One Punch violence? Reduced alcohol licensing & venue lock outs/early closing times....
Ah, consideration for others.. the lost art of humanity. â¤â¤
Hi Rajiv!
-I love how you said this positively rather than scoldingly, "be aware that many other people have somewhere to go and some of them are in big rush, and it's very considerate to be conscious of that." Great reminder for teaching children in an encouraging rather than shaming way.
-Also, you're choice of NYC for your home is pretty great. I love a city or town that hangs onto it's older buildings and features rather than razing them. I love your ledge.
-Thank you for these great reminders of how healing, rejuvenating, and inspiring walks can be.
-Your coveralls (and the soles of your shoes, and the light in your hair) match the verdigris of the lamppost!
-Can you tell us about the music you used? It reminds me of a combination of 1950s educational films and Disney movies when the featured animals are getting into lighthearted scrapes after escaping a bear or rattlesnake.
True. I missed my dad taking his last breath because people wouldn't just move over. You never know WHY someone is in a hurry.
Thank you, Rajiv. So important for city dwellers especially. Realize thereâs a fast lane and a slow lane, even on a sidewalk. Wide escalators too. Scoot over so someone in a hurry can get by. Thanks for being you, Rajiv â¤
Hi Rajiv!
I lived in Tokyo for 7 years and really miss all the urban walking! Japanese people are excellent at sidewalk etiquette.
Iâve been so delighted to find your videos and truly enjoy them. In fact, I homeschool 3 children and sometimes show them your videos as a kind of âinspirational home economics and life skillsâ tangent. đ. Keep up the good work!
Some people have mentioned that topics like this video seem âobviousâ but sadly, things like this really do need to be taught nowadays. In fact, I was thinking that a wonderful idea for a future video or series would be ârelational etiquette in the smartphone ageâ. Things like walking without looking at your phone, putting your phone away during a meal with someone, actually REMOVING your phone from your hand (not just looking up from the screen for a moment) when someone addresses you in order to actually look at them and give them your attention.
In many supermarkets and other stores, I often see employees with earbuds in, which makes them feel unapproachable. My husband is Japanese and finds it baffling that it is acceptable for people in the USA to wear ear buds on the job, but Iâve told him-people need to be explicitly taught what it means to be polite and âpresentâ in their jobs and in their personal lives because smartphones have changed the very basics of society. We need new teaching about how to remain human in the smartphone age.
Sometimes people wear headphones at work because it helps them focus on work.
Amen
@@ir289 I was referring more so to people who might be expected to perform customer service while at their job. Iâm sure there are certain circumstances where headphones or earbuds could be acceptable.
My husband walked on his toes. He was autistic and had dyspraxia. He also had trouble with non-verbal learning. Brillant in the mind but a terrible problem with "things". You are blessed to have the wonderful abilities that you possess Rajiv. As a NT I'm going to try to follow this great advice - because I can.
I walk on my toes and I had never heard the word "dyspraxia" before. Thanks for that! I feel like I learned something about myself.
Thank you for your gracious response to this video. Society may benefit from following Rajiv's example, but only if done so with an awareness of --and compassion for--others who, like your husband, would be unable to. An infinite number of potential reasons--both visible and invisible--can explain why a person meanders down a sidewalk, never looks up, or walks on his toes, and none of those reasons are a "reflection" of that person's character. However, posting a You Tube video conveying that belief might be.
@@loulo6430what an empathetic view on people. Refreshing and inspiring!
@@GetOfflineGetGood Indeed, my son has it & Iâve had no help from doctors/hospitals, etcâŚim going to look into this, thank you
I use to walk on my toes for a few months during college. I'm short and thought it would add inches to my height, until my friend asked why I walked the way I do. Realized I wasn't fooling anyone.
I freakin love you. I am just so incredibly grateful that you're sharing your thoughts on CZcams. You are such a breath of fresh air and, in my opinion, much needed in this age of mindless consumerism, busyness, and disconnection. You have become such a role model for me đâ¤
I agree! He is wonderful!
I watch these videos with my wonderful & intelligent autistic son. I really value simple elegance, beautiful manners, consideration for others & an appreciation of small things, & want to pass those values on to my children. Rajiv's sweet & thoughtful insights are so valuable to both of us in different ways. I'd love to see a video of how to make small talk with strangers, or the art of occasional public speaking!
I never imagined that I would watch a how to walk video but here I am đ . I'll watch whatever Rajiv puts out. Also, walking and being fully aware (eyes and ears open) is a safety measure as well. Another great video, thank you Rajiv đđźđđźđđź
My father also taught me that gentlemen always walk on the street side to protect those he's walking with. Common courtesy and NOT demeaning to the women in his like - a privilege to know he cared! Wow, do I miss him. Lovely, thoughtful piece.
I wish more men were like this. Some of them are so entitled specially when they pretend like women donât exist.
My father did that same thing. He was such a wonderful, thoughtful man. What a gift we were given to be able to experience such precious people.
My husband does this. It's very thoughtful.
Iâm absolutely a strong woman but I think EVERY woman appreciates when a man is looking out for her safety and comfort. It doesnât mean a man doesnât think we are capable of handling ourselves, it means we are valued and they are communicating that to us through their actions. You father was a class act â¤
In reality, men are not that polite. E.g. usually when a man walks past a woman, the woman is the one who moves out the way for him. There have been experiments done where women purposefully did not move out the way for a man, and they ended up bumping into each other.
⤠So polite! I live him especially dressing like my 98 year old uncle!
OMG, yes to everything you said! Regarding âseeing vignettesâ of your surroundings, thatâs exactly how I have described it. And the architecture is historic art all around us. Thank you Rajiv!! đâ¤
As a guy who worked in New York City for 10 years, thank you for making this video. I hope everybody watches it, and I think it should be mandatory viewing before allowing tourists into the city.
Really!? Before allowing tourists into NY? How unwelcoming! Rajiv is a Torontonian đ¨đŚ teaching Americans how to walk in NY. Get that?
I agree. My family went to nyc as a roadtrip but my mom would stop in the middle of the road to check directions and it bothered ne so much since nyc tends to be busy
But not even because its a busy city. There was 7 of us and then it becomes a traffic jam and uts so rude
@@tda1044 It's not unwelcoming, just common sense! The first time you're blocked by a tourist who stops at the bottom of a packed escalator, you're polite. The twentieth time, you're exasperated, and this is how New Yorkers get the reputation of being rude-with the scale of visitors who don't know these rules, this happens all the time. I say this as a New Yorker who loves to travel and tries (not always successfully) to be as polite as possible when I'm a tourist as well. All tourists should learn these rules!
Yes
Rajiv I think you are a little bit like a modern day Mr. Rodgerâs! Who knew we needed this video? Thank you! đđź
I thought exactly the same thing! I was going to post it, but then I thought people would misunderstand and attack me! (People can be mean on social media, even this channel. One guy innocently said, "Rajiv I'd love you to decorate my apartment," and a reader totally misunderstood and was very mean to the person making the comment. Anyway, yes, Rajiv is like Mr. Rogers for adults, who never were taught civility. (We learned about "citizenship" in elementary school, but they don't teach it anymore.)
What a great observation! đ
Agree ,, and a Marthaâ Stewart as well ,, love Rajiv s style -
Just needs puppets
â@@nwoweikupameryes! When I watched his video on making a shipping box I thought how Martha Stewart he is!
Rajiv has to be one of the most amazing humans in the world ! Just love everything he teaches Us !⤠already one of my favorite videos this year .
The title sounds like self-parody but that's why I love it... It's something so fundamental that goes by everyday underappreciated, and where even basic decency and etiquette is often overlooked. Looking forward to more deportment videos! And I love how every video is about being purposeful and meaningful, it can be applied to choosing a fork or just walking outside â¤
Only Rajiv can come up with such really simple topics and speak meaningfully on it â¤
Nowadays whenever i see anything beautiful i tell my husband Rajiv would have loved this đ
What a singular talent you have of focusing on the present and making it significant. Any mundane activity can benefit from a thoughtful, slower approach, any passing task can blossom into something beautiful. I'm genuinely thankful for the reminder, Rajiv. Also, you clearly pour a lot of effort into filming and editing: the colours are lovely, the visuals are engaging and aesthetically pleasing. A precious gift, truly.
It's not just what you do, it's how you do it. This video is an excellent example. Thanks, Rajiv.
Love this. Every country, major city no matter the culture needs a vlog like this.
I am so happy you created this video! Teach, my friend, teach! Mutual respect for our brothers and sisters! A true lesson that has been lost.
Rajiv, Now you need to make one for grocery store shopping with a cart!! Stay in their lane while shopping and not in the center of the aisle.. đđđ It's endlessâşď¸
Yes plz supermarket behavior makes me go super early or very late when hardly anybody in the store
00:43 đś Be mindful of sharing space in a city, considering others' presence while walking.
01:13 đ Stay attentive while walking, focus on looking forward, up, or at the sidewalk, being considerate of others' paths.
02:20 đśââ Walking on the side of sidewalks and being considerate of others' pace mimics a highway, helping everyone move smoothly.
03:11 đ§ Stay present while walking, avoiding earbuds to embrace city sounds and remain aware of surroundings.
04:28 đ Look up to discover architectural details and hidden beauties on building rooftops.
06:17 đ Appreciate subtle architectural details like carved ledges, noticing craftsmanship and purpose.
07:05 đ Observe design transitions in architecture, noticing intricate details in building structures.
08:02 đśââ Walk with a sense of direction and purpose, reflecting confidence and impacting your life's direction.
09:13 đş Utilize clear sidewalk layouts in cities to walk purposefully and in a straight line.
10:01 đśââ Walk with confidence by planting your heels first, indicating security and confidence.
11:28 đ Impact society positively by walking consciously, considering others, and affecting change.
This needs to be shared with tourists in midtown Manhattan, because attempting to walk around there drives me up the freaking wall.
I live in Key West and most all the tourists just stop in the middle of the sidewalk to just chat or look at their phone. So many walk slowly while multitasking and cause everyone to have to walk off the curb and go around them , then back up on the sidewalk. Why the tourists do this, who knows
This is something important that has lost its value over the time as people take "walking" just as granted as breathing or going to sleep. But it has its unwritten codex or etiquette, in that matter. Thank you Rajiv, it's the little things that make us human, considerate and also classy - in a non pretentious way.
Rajiv this is an excellent PSA.
I lived and walked in NYC for 22 years ⌠pedestrian navigation is a life skill. To be graceful at this, itâs kind of like 1 part playing chess and 1 part sharing a stage with many clumsy ballerinas at any given time.
The walking video no one knew was coming but was needed. Thanks Rajiv!
I love how simple, beautiful, and peaceful your videos are.
As someone who also lives in the city I also adopted the practice of walking without earphones in the last year. The biggest change Iâve noticed is that in the absence of âtheme musicâ the emotions and thoughts you have are your own and you are forced to react to the moment. Also wanted to mention that my fiancĂŠ and I passed you and a friend crossing Houston St last summer, but did not get the opportunity to say hello!
I grew up in New Orleans, a very beautiful city which is unfortunately prone to crime, so my first thought was actually that you were going to talk about how to make sure you don't get pickpocketed or mugged while walking around! I love your thoughtfulness and consideration for others.
Walking with confidence and awareness can decrease your chances of being mugged
Thank you for this. So many inconsiderate people on the sidewalks. Walking on the sidewalk is the same rule as driving. Walk on the right and be considerate of others. So many people walking on the wrong side, or walking four wide or walking while texting. Makes me crazy. Thank you for the reminder to the world that is it easy to be considerate. â¤
Yea, New Yorkers don't follow the passing on the right thing. Try it here and you will drive yourself nuts. We pass whichever way most makes sense for the situation;)
Unless in southern hemisphere -itâs on the left side same as driving
Rajiv, this video is much needed. There's always someone that suddenly stops in the middle of the footpath to answer their phone or to get something out of their bag. Like you, I always step to the side when I need to do anything because I don't like to inconvenience someone. It's amazing how many people are either unaware or don't care by their surroundings. Thank you for this video, I'm sure you have viewer's that needed to see this.
Always remember that living in society we live with persons who donât have the ability to âbe awareâ of us, people who may walk on their toes or drag their feet because of a problem we might not know of. We can make our trek as elevated as we can, and add to that the elevation of being aware and respectful of our fellow travelers in life. Thank you Rajiv for your positive education! You improve us every episode and draw something into our consciousness we may have never considered. đ
This is so thoughtfully written. Reminding us to be generous and gracious, while acknowledging the desire to elevate each moment. â¤
I walked many miles in the city when I was about your age. It was one of my greatest pleasures. I agree wholeheartedly with your assessment of the situation. Trying my best to be considerate of others, I really soaked it all in. I also had many brief encounters with people as various as doormen to the inhabitants of the wonderful old apartment buildings. You evoked many beautiful memories. Thanks!
Yes, me too. I spent decades doing the same in Toronto, from teen years, then with my kids as they grew up. Hiking all the various neighbourhood side streets, admiring the architecture and having brief but interesting exchanges with people. From new comers sharing how they came to move here, elderly sharing how their spouse of decades just passed and they are sitting on their fav bench they uses to sit on together, to mentally ill sharing their delusions. It was all fascinating as were the details of the old homes on oak lined streets or the lines of laundry hanging way up out windows in low income areas. I loved it and instilled that in my kids too. After 50 years I had a random chance to move to a small county place on a small acreage 5 years ago and took the plunge. Lots of nice things here and it's feels good to grow my own food etc but I (unlike other country folk) I still love big cities and sometimes miss the energy of it. Cool things like the fact that I could hang out a window and pass a cup of sugar to a neighbour in the next low rise reaching out of theirs, lol. I have to drive to a neighbour now. I used to be able to tell how cold it was by how the fumes out of cars, or smoke out of a chimney, hung in the air as it escaped. With no one in sight I have to have a gauge outside to read or check online. Lots of changes like that. Anyhoo, sorry for the rant but your comment sent me down memory lane. It's nice we have those memories.
You remind me of that one guy who became like a dad teaching so many fatherless people every basic and useful things in life on youtube..love you for doing this đš
You are a gem, Rajiv!
Oh, Rajiv, you knew this wasn't really a vid about walking. Being mindful & walking meditation is a practice, being able to walk is a gift, & factors ranging from physical & neurodiversity, gender, security & street life, shoes, natty fashion, observation & art...it's never dull in Rajiv's corner. Some treat Woke as a cuss, others find Woke the amusing art of waking up. Some of the best lyrics, lines, sketches---originated in a chance moment. To love being on the planet---even in the insanity, being above the sod is where its at & Groovy.
Yess!! I wish they taught this etiquette in school! I grew up in NYC and walking down the street can often be VERY frustrating because people are often so inconsiderate and unaware. Walk on the RIGHT side of the street if it's crowded, please! Keep your dogs VERY CLOSE to you! Do not let your dogs block me or touch me! If you're walking with a group of people, do NOT take up the entire width of the sidewalk! God I could yell about this for hours lol.
I love your style. Your attention to the details of life are so inspiring. When I first saw the title of this video, I thought what could I learn about walking in public. After watching I'm thinking "I had no idea!" Thank you
Rajiv appreciates and is present for everything in his life. This is true gratefulness. Not somehow getting through a stressful day and writing 5 things I am grateful for at the end of the day and sleep with guilt.
It should be a requirement for EVERYONE to watch this. A lot of people have lost respect and common decency.
When a generation of people come of age on Zoom during a global pandemic, thatâs bound to happen. They havenât yet learned how to be in the world with others. The rest of us adults have to lead by example đ
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What common decency? The common decency of preferring car honks to music? The common decency of looking at ugly architecture? The common decency of walking with confidence? None of this affects anyoneâs life.
The worst walkers are the people who constantly stare at their mobile phones. Ignoring all their surroundings.
These tips have so many benefits! From improving posture, to boosting confidence, to situational awareness, to being considerate to making an experience for oneself whenever you walk around.
YES, YES, YES! It did my heart good to watch this, Rajiv--the way you walk is actually the embodiment of my philosophy of life. It makes me feel much less of a weirdo to know that you, too, are out there on the sidewalk, stepping aside to check your map, appreciating subtle architectural details, respecting other people's space, digging the soundscape of the city. The only thing I would add, though I know this might not work in some neighborhoods of NYC, is that I try to smile and greet people that I pass. I've made a whole study of who is going to be receptive and who's too zoned out to realize that they're sharing the planet with other human beings. If I should pass you on the street, I'll definitely say ""Good Morning!".
I like you. You're just like me.
This is such an interesting comment to me because it reminds me of this woman in our neighborhood who Iâd sometimes encounter in the morning when walking our dog. It was like she was on a personal mission to make sure everyone heard her resounding âGood morning!â, but without regard to whether they were open to receive that message.
There were several times I had my earbuds on listening to a soothing book or guided meditation on my early morning walks and wanted to be left alone, yet she would yell GOOD MORNING from across the road, despite my subtle indications of not wanting to interact with anyone. I was even on a phone call with my phone clearly up to my ear one time when she did this to me. Overall, it felt very invasive and irritating.
You sound the exact opposite of her, actually studying people to see if theyâd be receptive. Although I have to say, not everyone is too zoned out; some of us just do not feel like interacting all the time. đ
What a fabulous topic. Walking is a divine pleasure for me. It is a treasure hunt for my mind, body and soul. I feel as though I become one with the city and it is thrilling. I often am wearing a big smile because I am full of joy and it is infectious to those around me. They smile or nod in response. You are so right. The vignettes have lasted a lifetime for me. Just watching you walk makes me happy đ
Yesterday someone said to me âthank you for your smileâ I was wearing a mask but he could see it through my eyes
Walk present, walk pleasent and with purpose.
I love this!! A little reminder, from what seems like a bygone era.
I usually love your content, and although I agree with a lot of points here I think itâs okay to not know where youâre going in life. We donât always have to have it figured out. Part of life is about the journey, sometimes that journey takes us places we never went. Life is about having fun and sometimes that means not knowing where weâre going! âşď¸
TOTALLY AGREE, MOST PEOPLE ARE MISSING OUT LOOKING AT SCREENS!đ˘
Yes, and you do that at your peril in New York. People will treat you angrily if you are meandering and getting in their way.
That said, I'm all for meandering. It's just hard to do in NYC.
You just seem like the nicest person. I enjoy listening to your calming voice and watching your videos. You leave me feeling so calm and relaxed. And you're not bad to look at either. đ
Oh, Rajiv, I love you! You never fail to bring a smile to my face and my soul. Even the simplest things you make into an art. I like walking in NYC (or any other city) because there is so much architecture to look at. When I was young and my family would go to the city, my dad would hold my hand and make me walk so fast that I couldnât look up. I had to just concentrate on the sidewalk and the people. It wasnât fun and I didnât feel like I saw anything. I like walking with my husband better because he will let me set the pace and look at things. I know that this doesnât apply in NYC but in a Southern city, if you are walking and you pass someone, you are supposed to make eye contact, at a minimum, smile and nod, or preferably smile and say hello. Even if you donât know the person. When I first moved down south, this amazed me. But I got used to it and it became a habit. All these years later, I still do it when Iâm walking, just not in NYC or a European city.
On my last staying in Upper West side I walked a lot and discovered awesome architecture. Beautiful city. Thank you. Keep walking.
So wonderful to be so thoughtful and considerate with how Rajiv walks down the sidewalk! The world would be a much better place if most people think this way!
If I made a CZcams video titledâ How to walk in publicâ it would get one or two likes and even Iâd think I was weird. I absolutely love that you cherish and respect every day things from whitening your laundry to cooking to art. We need lots more of this! People are looking for simplicity and the beauty in that â¤
This video needed to be made. Thank you. It absolutely blows my mind
to see people and families block an entire sidewalk so that noone can pass them.
The advice we need but did not know we needed đ
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Walking in public makes me self conscious about things I didnât know I was self conscious about đ
What a perfect video! I am sending this to everyone I know right now. People walk while texting, talking on the phone, yelling at their kids, they are simply not present. Oh, and they are bumping into me while doing these things which is so annoying!!! Thank you for this masterpiece. I am looking forward to more wisdom.
This video was of course much more than I expected- a video on being courteous in public. Thank you for this gem that reminds us being present brings moments of joy and delight.
I loved this video. It reminded me of something I once heard a self defense teacher say about walking at night. He said research had shown that attackers are always aware of anyone appearing weak, unsure and lacking in confidence walking down a street. These are the people they zone in on and make their victims. It is very important to walk confidently and purposefully in public for lots of reasons! My husbandâs pet peeve (we live in Munich) is when someone just stops in front of the escalator, and thus causes everyone else to stop behind them, in a place where itâs truly inconvenient. We spent 12 years living in London so weâre very aware of walking in big cities and adapting to crowds too. Thanks for this beautiful video Rajiv. I also appreciated the colourful leaves, the building facades, not to mention your gorgeous jumpsuit. You are dapper personified! Have a wonderful day â¤
brilliant rajiv-- i walk and bike like a madman; every where. pet peeve--ear buds are a barrier to the walking/riding experience--i see folks walking a local path thru the woods--complexly missing the gifts of mother nature. its gonna snow tomorrow a.m.--cant wait to have a walk thru the woods with new snow, early early in the morning. mother nature is such an artist.
Great video! One thing people should be aware of when travelling in another country too is that people may walk on the different side of the pavement than you are used too - so you might be walking into oncoming pedestrian traffic if you arenât paying attention. I notice this a lot where I live in New Zealand- people tend to walk on the left side of the sidewalk, the same way they drive on the left hand side. When there are lots of tourists in town you can always tell as they are often going against the flow as it were.
Itâs amazing that this video even has to be madeâŚ. but thanks for making it.
Also that jumpsuit is ferocious.
I didnât realise that this is something one needs to muster until this video came out. Shaking my head, surprised and thankful.
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Thanks for watching!
I worked for years in a pediatric orthopedic hospital and learned that sometimes tippy toe walking is a symptom of Cerebral Palsy, specifically spastic diplegia. The brain is signaling to the calf muscles to continually contract and pull on the heels keeping them from coming down on the ground. This symptom can be subtle or exaggerated.
At first, I thought this was a joke. However, as I watched more of the video, I figured it's actually just a normal video. We need more of this.
I love love love this episode! Being considerate to other people in a public space and be present are something are about being human and live in a community. But nowadays, people are glued to their phone! And I love NYC! I donât live there but I visit annually in March for meetings and my pleasure is to look at all the architectural details everywhere (I do step on the side when I stop to look at something closelyđ). Thank you Rajiv!
Someone on their blue tooth earbuds and preoccupied with their cell phone almost runs over Rajiv. 30 minutes later, a new video pops out. Jokes aside, this is very true. Although it's better for mindfulness reasons, it's also dangerous to not pay attention on the streets. There are many online "fail" videos of people not paying attention. Happy New Year and stay safe! ^_^
Only you Rajiv could have thought of this topic for a video and must agree it's soooo gratifying. Meditation made walkableâ¤
This is why you are such a Special human being!
Rajiv, thank you for making this short PSA. I have always wanted to get this message out myself, but I haven't a following of 235,000 subscribers. I live in your hometown of Toronto, and have often encountered people who wander aimlessly and without confidence as they go about their day. I was talking with my wife (a huge fan) about the walks we take. Even when it is just going for a walk, there must be direction, destination and purpose, and we decide that either upon leaving the house, or within the first 100 steps of our journey. I am not against those who want to go for a wander, but they should learn how to wander with purpose. I particularly loved your comment about looking up. When I was young, I (and my brothers) would take epic walks in Downtown Toronto with our father. He would always tell us to look above the street level. That is where you discover many things, primarily the history of the city. Thanks again. I hope everyone takes note.
Rajiv your walking tour, is a feast for the eyes and soul...especially for those of us who haven't been able to travel to New York, or other landmark places.
I'm disabled ,so walking for me is a mental and physical daily feat. So it means a great deal to me personally, to be able to " travel" in this way.
Please if you can make it manifest, do some touring , and film it for the viewers of your channelâ¤
a love letter to NYC, so beautiful
Loved this! I think there is a lot of things we assume people know, this can be a good refresher or the first time someone explicitly explains what their doing and why. Love to see more of these, great teaching tools!
Excellent! Thanks for posting this. Itâs upsetting how many people donât understand that when they go out in public, people are there with them.