Comments on: Poll Results: Taking Direction

By: Lynette

Lynette — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:52:24 +0000

As a 30 year veteran of the waitress profession, I am surprised that was not listed as one of your sources. People usually start out with “Do you live around here?” And I have to tell them, it’s hardly a good enough job to commute to! But we do have an idea of surrounding points of interest, and unless crazy busy, are happy to direct.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:36:24 +0000

I’m a man, so I don’t stop to ask for directions.

By: Doug at RoadsideAmerica.com

Doug at RoadsideAmerica.com — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:47:22 +0000

Susie points out that our poll extrapolations are “particularly mean.” True enough — after all, we are talking about expert help from people not paid to provide it! But we get very cranky when we’re lost…

To John D.: Firefighters are another good source. We didn’t include them in the list since they aren’t as easily encountered — sans sporty helmets — as the others.

By: John D.

John D. — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:20:10 +0000

You didn’t offer them as an answer, but even better than police officers are firefighters!

Have to know how to get the engines there quick so they work to memorize places and routes.

By: Craig

Craig — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:02:45 +0000

I ask convenience store clerks because they are convenient. I can visit the facilities, buy gas, and check for local potato chip and candy bar brands while I’m there.