Originally Posted by
David Bierbaum
Now I just slow WAY down and pass them quietly at near walking speed, with as much distance between them and myself as possible.
That's my strategy too. At the hours I commute, there's pretty much nobody on the MUP other than hobos and other commuters, but when I'm toodling along running errands or something, I just slow down to maybe 5-6 mph and give them a cheerful "Good morning/afternoon!" as I pass.