Objective: From the lunchroom, make your way to the end of a very congested hallway, going against traffic flow. You have five minutes to refill your water bottle, deposit your lunch bag in your locker, and be seated in the final classroom to the left.
The solution to this daunting task is actually quite simple. Firstly, position yourself near the lunchroom door so that you can leave as soon as the bell sounds. Walk briskly, don't run, to the drinking fountain and refill your water bottle. By this time the hallway will be crowded. Remember to make liberal use of thoughtful phrases such as "Excuse me."
Move to the right side of the hallway for greater efficiency--closer to your locker--and greater speed. Walk directly behind a tall male student until you reach your locker. He will, in a sense, "part the waters" for you without even realizing that he's doing you a favor. When you reach your locker, speedily drop your lunchbag and grab your book. From there, you're home free.
A note of caution: Tall males, seniors especially, tend to carry large, weighty, overstuffed backpacks. Unfortunately, these backpacks tend to hang directly at the eye level of a petite girl. As you follow your selected student, do not, and I repeat, do not take your eyes off his backpack for even the slightest instant! His backpack may hit you, bruising and scraping your face. Remember, this is a risky position, and school hallways can be perilous: alertness and caution will serve you well.
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