How to Act in an Elevator: Tips From a Specialist
a psychologist
Weird Universe
short guide
1. Face forward.
I can imagine that facing backward will probably make the other riders very nervous.
I can imagine that facing backward will probably make the other riders very nervous.
2. Fold hands in front.
If you're the type who likes to wave their arms around while telling a story, perhaps wait until you're off the elevator to get to the good part so you don't accidentally smack anyone in the face.
If you're the type who likes to wave their arms around while telling a story, perhaps wait until you're off the elevator to get to the good part so you don't accidentally smack anyone in the face.
3. Do not make eye contact.
In this respect, elevators seem to have a lot in common with the NYC subway.
In this respect, elevators seem to have a lot in common with the NYC subway.
4. Watch the numbers.
An excellent way to avoid eye contact. In this day and age, it is probably also acceptable to watch the screen showing all the latest news headlines.
An excellent way to avoid eye contact. In this day and age, it is probably also acceptable to watch the screen showing all the latest news headlines.
5. Don’t talk to anyone you don’t know.
"Sorry, can't talk, I'm watching the numbers so I don't make eye contact with anyone."
6. Stop talking with anyone you do know when anyone enters the elevator.
7. Avoid brushing bodies.