If the OP observed me walking, he might assume that I am not looking all directions before I proceed because I do everything I can to make it appear that I am not aware of the motorists around me. In fact, I am fully aware of all of them. When I exercise my right of way at unmarked crosswalks, it may appear to an untrained person that I am risking my life, but if you pay attention you will see that I always have several outs.
This strategy works well because if you look at motorists, they assume you will yield to them and will proceed accordingly. Motorist entitlement has become the norm; I refuse to accept it without a fight. However, I resist without putting myself in needless danger, although it may appear that I am to someone with a windshield perspective on road use.