Is there proper elevator ettiqute?

Question

I'd made up personal rules, such as waiting for people to step out before you step in, and the person nearest the door exits first, based on the fact that it pisses me off when people don't do this. Are these general rules or am I just being strict?

I should note that I'm not going to the top of the empire state building every day, just a simple two-floor thing on a small college campus.

Answer 1

You're just being polite, which is a good thing because so many people are not. You've made the ethical choice of not selling out where many people do. Good for you!

Unfortunately, you shouldn't expect to get the same treatment back, especially if you live in the northeast like I do. The culture is one where people are very much about their own advancement and not about the well-being of others.

Answer 2

It's not a matter of rules or etiquette all the time. Sometimes, it's a safety issue. I work in a hospital now, and also for many years 2 jobs ago. When there are people who need the elevator, you develop a little less selfishness. I do the following pretty much by instinct now:

1. waiting for the elevator, I stand to the right of it, not directly in front of the doors. The person coming out won't see you as quickjly as you see them, and might bash right into you if you are standing right in the way. Besides, that, if there is someone, you will step out of the way anyway - right??

2 when the elevator door opens, pause/look and then enter the carriage. There is/may be a person who is trying to exit and will take some time (eg, elderly, with IV pole, porter transporting a patient via stretcher or wheelchair). If you don't want to get run over or worse, hurt them, then always take a look before you step.

3. If you are in the elvetor and someone is runing to catch it, I use the button to open the door, and do not stick a body part out to hold it. If the doors have a sensor to keep them open when there is an obsturction, great, but if there isn't you risk injury to yourself, and breaking the door by forcing it open. Again, in a hopsital an elevator being out of service is a BIG deal.

4. If you are going up or down one flight of stairs, and the stairs are right beside or across from the elevator - take the freaking stairs!! Chances are, there is someone waiting for it on another floor who needs it more than you. ok, thats just a pet peeve for those lazy arses. haha

Answer 3

What you're doing is common courtesy for other people. Not everyone has it, obviously. I do the same as you -- when boarding, I stand back AWAY from the doors as they open to allow plenty of room for those exiting. And if I'm exiting, I'm wholly expecting to be able to do so before anyone else gets on. It's not only common courtesy, it's logical -- there's almost always more room outside of the elevator than in. One of the elevators at work can hold 4, maybe 5 people. Yet time and time again when I'm riding it, there will be some person (and almost always this is a woman...I'm a woman so don't call me sexist...I only say it after continued observations) right at the door of the elevator when those doors open ready to push herself in.
What do I do? I've stopped giving in to their rudeness. I don't let them come in until I've exited. With the elevators at work, it's very easy to do because they are so small. And I've also made light-hearted comments to some people who give me a look while I'm trying to exit. I've had some people trying to get in while I try to get off, say something to me. And I wonder what tapped world we're living in that someone who sees me trying to get off of the elevator thinks they're in the right to say something snippy to me. Maybe there is some other culture out there that it's completely backwards, I dunno.

Obviously you hit a sore spot for me. :) I don't think you are being strict and I'm all for verbally informing others about elevator etiquette. :)

You may now enter the elevator...

Answer 4

There is proper elevator ettiquette, definately. People waiting to get on must wait until people have exited. If there is a disabled person or a mother with a stroller, they get off first and then the rest from the nearest to the door and so on. Can you beleive I've actually have people push between my 2 year old son and I, so as to trap one of us without the other? Talk about self important rushing or what.

Answer 5

Yes, there is elevator ettiquitte.
1. When you get on, step to the back so that others may get on without having to climb over you to get in.
2. If you are near the buttons ask any passengers who get on what floor they are going to and push that floor for them
3.Always let the people on the inside of the elevator to exit before you enter.
4. Hold the door open for those who are getting in or out so that they aren't crushed by the door.

Answer 6

Yes, there are rules.

In college, a friend of mine did a psychology experiment about elevator and bathroom ettiquette (really, he did a paper on it and everything). In the elevator, even if there was only one other person, he stood right next to them. When they moved to increase their personal space, he moved with them. He almost got punched once. The other thing he did was face the back of the elevator rather than face the doors. You'd be surprised how uncomfortable this makes people.

Yes, there are definately rules.

Answer 7

Yes there is etiquette. You are right you should let people off the elevator before you try to get on, and you should let the people nearest the door off first, both out of courtesy and because it helps with flow and allowing people to get on and off fastest. On top of that, as with all things, men should allow women and children off first.

Another rule for elevator courtesy is when you should ride one. If you are a healthy person you should only ride on an elevator if you need to go up two or more flights of stairs, and only ride it down if it is three or more flights, this helps reduce crowding on the elevator.

Answer 8

hi DynaFlowHum, No hon there is not any longer some thing incorrect with that, ("like you stated large guy, biker & you've tattoos"). human beings shouldn't choose a e book by skill of it really is conceal both. i in my view greet the occupants of the elevator & smile. i will even tell the others please be careful my granddaughter is right here & then she'll greet them in her tiny voice. and absolutely we all know that there is a baby contained in the elevator. it really is a few youthful ones that haven't any manners:are spitting, swearing, speaking trash & such I in turn do my pastime by skill of reporting who they are & what went on contained in the elevator. in spite of the indisputable fact that it really is this kinda habit that spoils your experience. Have a good AM. :0) extra information: I discovered lengthy some time previous no longer to rat human beings out usually yet enable's settle for it I also do not opt for my granddaughter gaining understanding of that kinda habit/language earlier her time.

Answer 9

sure those are the general rules. also look forward, even if some one cuts a really stinky loud one, ignore it and look forward. even if someone goes from kissing to groping in an elevator,look forward. even if someone starts talking about contaigous rashes just look forward. But if someone starts talking about the bomb they are gonna put on the other floor and set it. Then look at them and kick the crap out of them , walk out of the elevator a hero, and smile there are rule breakers for every thing.
have a nice day.

Answer 10

No, you're not being too strict! It's a matter of common courtesy. Damn people, let people off the elevator before you muscle your big corn-fed behind on! Don't worry, you'll get to where you need to be. The other thing is, please don't make chit-chat with me....I HAVE to talk to people at work....I don't know you, and don't care! Wow! I'm kind of a bag!