because my footsteps are so quiet I keep accidentally sneaking up on and startling our new roommate so now I wear a bell around my ankle to alert when I'm coming
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It's honestly really sweet of you to go to this step to help make them feel comfortable. I know for myself, as someone with a terrible startle reflex, having a heads up that someone was coming would be invaluable. You're a great roommate!
Yeah I'm bad like that too. I do what is sometimes called Roll Stepping, its similar to a military form of parade walk. It only makes sense as my grandfather was a US Marine and he helped to teach me to walk when I was little. But yeah do to this I have snuck up on people in hobbnail boots.
Omg, this is reminding me that back in the day - like the 70s - shoes for toddlers had bells just like this, so you'd know if your kid was on the move.
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I'm surprised I haven't been bell'd considering how big and scary I am when people are unprepared for my presence :P
but I'm nonetheless here, and I have the time
My husband scares me the same way all the time... I should get him a bell too
People at work & my wife have been threatening to do this to me for years.
I'm just a quiet walker.. I'm not trying to scare people.