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step is for you. “Let people
know your intention, say ‘I’m
getting off on the next floor.’
Don’t try to squeeze your way
out. The person in front of you,
and the other person in front of
them may also be getting off on
that floor. Of course the person
closest to the door gets off first,
with everyone else to follow.”
SPACE INVADERS
“The more distance that you
have between people, the better.
Whenever you enter the car, go
straight to the back, because
there is always a chance when
you get to the next floor there
will be 5 people waiting to enter,”
Julie recommends. “If there is
someone already in the back,
you can move to either side. And
when the elevator is packed,
make sure you’re standing with
your back to the next person.
We are in a row when we’re in
the elevator. You should never
find yourself belly to belly unless
you’re with a loved one.” Or
you're a total weirdo who takes
great pride in the discomfort
of others. And while it is so
super cool and unique that your
backpack is delicately woven
from organically sourced cotton,
take it off. “Just like on an airplane
or on public transportation, be
aware of your backpack at all
times to make sure it doesn’t
harm anybody. Put it in front
of you. The same goes for your
umbrella or shopping bags.”
Kids, dogs, pizzas.
BE POLITE
There is no joke here. No
meticulously crafted pun. And
yet of all the unwritten rules
of elevator etiquette, this one
might be the most meaningful.
Be polite and use your common
sense. Leave your bad breath,
bad jokes and bad attitude in
P1. A head nod, a smile or a
wave hello is a quick and subtle
gesture that says to your fellow
captives that you are in fact
totally cool and plan on making
it to the top together.
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