Another ancient military custom dictates that you should always walk or sit to the left of your seniors.
For centuries men fought with swords, and because most men are right handed, the heaviest fighting occurred on the right. The shield was on the left arm, and the left side became defensive. Men and units who preferred to carry the battle to the enemy, and who were proud of their fighting ability, considered the right of a battle line to a post of honor. Therefore, when an officer walks or sits on your right, he is symbolically filling the post of honor.
I thought that the rule is the man walks closest to the road in case there's danger.
Not sure how much it applies here, but I remember hearing way long ago that; if a man is walking down the road with his wife (or kids) he should take the side nearest the gutter / road, and the kids should be on the side closest the buildings / grass / away from the road.
This is both so that if a car / bike comes and hits someone, it will be the man and not the woman or child.
Ideally, the man will be more aware of his surroundings, will see the car / bike coming, and will be able to push his loved ones out of the way before any harm can befall them.
At least that's what I heard a long ass time ago & it's what I do with my wife & kids.
THE SENIOR’S PLACE OF HONOR
Another ancient military custom dictates that you should always walk or sit to the left of your seniors.
For centuries men fought with swords, and because most men are right handed, the heaviest fighting occurred on the right. The shield was on the left arm, and the left side became defensive. Men and units who preferred to carry the battle to the enemy, and who were proud of their fighting ability, considered the right of a battle line to a post of honor. Therefore, when an officer walks or sits on your right, he is symbolically filling the post of honor.
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I thought that the rule is the man walks closest to the road in case there's danger.
Not sure how much it applies here, but I remember hearing way long ago that; if a man is walking down the road with his wife (or kids) he should take the side nearest the gutter / road, and the kids should be on the side closest the buildings / grass / away from the road.
This is both so that if a car / bike comes and hits someone, it will be the man and not the woman or child.
Ideally, the man will be more aware of his surroundings, will see the car / bike coming, and will be able to push his loved ones out of the way before any harm can befall them.
At least that's what I heard a long ass time ago & it's what I do with my wife & kids.
Better me than them.