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August 01, 2003
Feedback for direction-givers
Over the last several days, we've inevitably had to ask for directions a few times. Even though we have lots of maps, they aren't always accurate, or we can't find some of the landmarks.
I can't believe how often people don't know the area within just a couple of blocks around their workplace (and the town they live in). We repeatedly get conflicting directions from multiple people as we tried to find major streets and major landmarks. They would even disagree with each other (and the maps) on the actual existence of some of the streets and landmarks (which in every case turned out to exist).
It would sure be cool to be able to check the ratings and reviews other tourists give of the person I am asking directions. It would have saved me a couple of hours on this trip alone.
I should probably consider a GPS navigator for the next trip, but asking a stranger for directions is just part of the trip, and it just wouldn't be the same without it.
Posted by pete at August 1, 2003 10:17 AM
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