Visually-Impaired Doctor Speaks Out After Guy On Escalator Shames Him For Not Moving Aside

Why do some people get so angry? \n\nThis guy may have forgotten what he said by the time he got on the tube, but it ruined my day. You can hear in my voice just how stressed I was.\n\nI\u2019d never endanger @Kika_GuideDog or myself by attempting to move on an escalator.\n\nPlease, be kindpic.twitter.com/5QkjRUvhmN

— Dr Amit Patel (@Dr Amit Patel) 1644480121

So sorry you experienced this. Awful to watch.

— Abi Kay (@Abi Kay) 1644514094

Amit I\u2019m sorry you and Kika had to deal with this. \n\nGood on the other passenger for filming it. I really hope they will also stand as a witness if you decide to report this individual to the police. \n\nCome on TfL time for some awareness posters on the tube.

— \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08Adrian and Retired GD Gem #WearAMask\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08 (@\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08Adrian and Retired GD Gem #WearAMask\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08) 1644484849

Im sorry that you had to endure that again. People need to learn basic skills again. If one is late don\u2019t blame it on other people. Disabled or not. He probably would have pushed someone else aside

— Claudia Burwitz (@Claudia Burwitz) 1644480349

I\u2019m so so sorry you both had to endure that kind of behaviour. I hope you\u2019re both ok. Sending love

— Rita Morar (@Rita Morar) 1644535614

Good that you posted this. It may increase awareness about guide dogs on escalators , although it should be obvious

— brevitybelle1 (@brevitybelle1) 1644481521

My girlfriend has a wonderful guide dog. We are often blocked on the path by ignorant people who demand we move out of their way. \nIt really bugs me, but my partner luckily doesn't get to see the filthy looks they give her. More awareness and tolerance is needed in society.pic.twitter.com/FVXUizTlKh

— Gary Evans (@Gary Evans) 1644504072

I have been on a escalator once as a disabled person. I took to long to get on it and getting off it I got told to move faster. Just a extra couple of seconds. People are horrible. Hugs to u and ur dog x

— Sophstar (@Sophstar) 1644482604

Oh Amit, am so so sorry. As a wheelchair user, I felt my heart lurch due to the familiarity of these type of encounters. It\u2019s like a micro trauma each time.

— Louise Halling Video Counselling (@Louise Halling Video Counselling) 1644482088

I've had people attempt to push or squeeze past when I'm going down an escalator on my wheelchair, then act surprised when I block them and/or very firmly tell them that it's not going to happen.\n\nMost people are fine!\n\nGet occasional call from above/below of "stand to one side!"

— Heavy Metal Handcyclist (@Heavy Metal Handcyclist) 1644490137

Is it me or have people become more angry and less tolerant towards others. It\u2019s one thing keeping any irritation to yourself but to actually voice it. An island with a 10 foot fence around it sounds very inviting sometimes.

— Catherine McKiernan (@Catherine McKiernan) 1644513369

Ignorant rude idiot

— Suzi Perry \ud83d\udc99 (@Suzi Perry \ud83d\udc99) 1644497656

What a world we live in, black people kicking cats and Asian people having a go because the guide dog can\u2019t move. Yet we are the first to complain about people disrespecting us and treating us badly. I know this post will be unpopular but it\u2019s the truth.

— \ud83d\udc95\ud83d\udc95 Yvonne Coghill \ud83d\udc95\ud83d\udc95 (@\ud83d\udc95\ud83d\udc95 Yvonne Coghill \ud83d\udc95\ud83d\udc95) 1644556371

Things like this make me livid. It also sums up a lot of people in London (where I lived for 15 years) who have zero patience, compassion and willingness to wait. It was one of the reasons I moved away.\n\nI hope you and Kika are ok and that this person gets their cuppenance.

— Stuart Armstrong (@Stuart Armstrong) 1644492792

Why are people like this? If he's late that's his problem, not yours. Leave earlier and have some respect. Ignorance is no excuse to speak anyone like that. That's the kind of attitude that could lead to him finding a very quick way down.

— Andy (@Andy) 1644481641