public spaces

After reading about public spaces and different occurrences in public spaces, I realized how alike everything is yet there is the differences which make some areas more popular. This has made me think about the various aspects of space in general. For instance, size and setup is huge for a public space. The way a place is shaped can make it seem larger, smaller, comfortable, or awkward. Along with this, the option of comfortable seating seems to attract more people. It’s nice for things to feel open and not crowded too.
The people that tend to stay in a place have a huge effect on whether others feel comfortable or enjoy the area. I believe that people are what make an atmosphere. If some are smoking there, then most likely only other smokers will appeal to this specific area. If the area seems to have majority people playing sports of some sort then athletes would probably appeal most to this area. If it is an area for eating, then it most likely will consist of variety of people since everyone eats. However depending on the type of food offered it could attract different cultures.
In public spaces, there are many different perspectives on etiquette. The most common complaint is about cell phone usage. When should people answer a phone call? How should they do it? What is the most polite way of going about it? Some people think talking on your cell phone in a restaurant, bathroom, store, or anywhere close to others is just plain rude. Some only consider it to be rude in certain situations. Others just don’t care. For the most part even though people think it’s rude, it doesn’t stop them from doing, which causes more issues in the public space. People should be more considerate, and they should think before they act!