There’s a simple rule of etiquette that people in my building don’t always follow, here it is:
Do not get on an elevator if you did not see it’s doors open.
Why do so many people have such a hard time following that?
If you are waiting for an elevator, it arrives, and you watch the doors open, you may ride that elevator.
If you are walking towards the elevators and arrive just in time to see the elevator doors open, you may ride that elevator.
However, if you reach the elevators and notice that the doors to one of them is already wide open, then you should allow the doors to close, press the call button, and wait for the next elevator to arrive.
It’s really that simple.
6 comments:
I've never heard that rule before, but I have to say it makes sense.
I also must admit to violating it on a few occasions. No more.
what if no one else is around and no one is on the elevator, then can you get on if you didn;t see the doors open?
If no one else is in the elevator, then you can use it.
What if no one else is around, no one is on the elevator, and you weren't there when the doors opened... did the doors make a sound?
Parky-
I've been there when that happens, it makes a sound.
HAMBONE
If it's a yellow/elevated alert day, you should definately take the stairs.
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