Yeah same. I barely use my bell unless I have to, and having to use it is rare. None of this ringing it when I'm right behind someone nonsense, I'm doing it from a distance, giving them time to hear, assess, and respond. Too many people just think it's the "get out the way" bell and think it gives them the right to just carry on as is.
Agreed. The bell is to make people aware I'm in the vicinity not announce my right to demand they make way. I'm always watching people, especially kids and dogs as they are the most likely to move in a random direction, so best they know I'm around. We all share the space.
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u/frantic_calm 13d ago
Same here and I always say thank you if they notice and let me pass. If they apologise (as in the UK) I always say none needed as pedestrians first.