The history of fashion is filled with extreme examples of the demonstration of idleness, indolence, and conspicuous leisure, from Chinese foot-binding, long lacquered nails, petticoats, bustles, and crinolines, to platform and high-heeled shoes that often make the simple act of walking unassisted problematic.
At least I could keep my parking space in front of the institute's entrance which appeared very handy now that my walking abilities have become problematic and my seat at the secretary's desk which allows me to sit down, instead of standing up, when going through my correspondence and reviewing my publications at the service of the university.
Once on Camp Patriot, there should not have been anything problematic about our walking to the pier, quietly reciting a short service and depositing our sin-laden bread into the ocean.
Using a phone while walking is proving to be problematic too, and not just because of missing spectacular scenery (think stairs, escalators, walls, motorists checking their cellphones).
In addition to the traffic detours, pedestrians were also required to use alternate routes, which became problematic for those walking to the shopping center from Toluca Lake, said Sana Hamadani, a manager at Bank of America.
However, the availability of gait recognition for uncooperative subjects induces problematic covariates, including view angle, walking speed, clothing, surface, carrying status, shoe, and time elapse.
Even walking around barefoot at home can be problematic, Andersen says, because the foot is left unsupported.
If you know you tend to see this problematic material while driving or walking to work, for example, try changing your route.
"It's problematic to have that much experience walking out the door," said Councilwoman Rosie Mendez, a Manhattan Democrat who is chairwoman of the Committee on Public Housing.
This may be particularly problematic during everyday multitasking situations when cognitively demanding tasks are performed while walking.
