Originally Posted by
kookaburra1701
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.
Me too. People get startled and try to get out the way and it makes things worse. I only say "Passing Right!" or "Coming Left!" if the situation dictates it. Then the "Thanks!" or "Good morning!" and such.