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I've had scared jumps or anger with many combination of "excuse me", the bell, loud misadjusted brakes, shifter clicking.

I think those reactions happen when people feel threatened. When I sneak up and then say "excuse me", that leads to jumping and makes me feel bad. I can see how someone might respond with "fight", rather than "flight".

When I warn ten seconds in advance (like tapping my super loud brakes while still far away), the reactions are always orderly.

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pavel

Pavel Machek

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@dcz @PyrolyticCarbon If you see a horse, please warn as soon as you see them. Sneaking up to horse+rider can lead to injuries...
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