The 11 etiquette in taking the elevators,every details could reflect your diathesis.

     Elevators are the epitome of awkward spaces. After all, you're in a very small, enclosed area with people you've never seen before. Your personal spaceis violated, and you can't very well ask people to back away.

     While I can't make your claustrophobia vanish, I can offer some tips on how to make the trip up a skyscraper less miserable. Just remember that you're not the only one who feels the way you do.

Elevator tips:

1,Stand back while waiting.

     As soon as you approach the elevator, press the arrow button of the direction you want to go, unless it is lit up, indicating that it has already been pushed. Then take a couple of steps back so that when the elevator stops on your floor people can exit without bumping into you.

2, Step forward with caution.

     After you are sure everyone who is getting off on your floor has exited, it's time to board. It's best to let the person going the farthest on first so the first person to get off will be closer to the door, but that's not always possible.

3, Make allowances for disabled people.

     If someone is in a wheelchair or has a walker, crutches,or cane, offer assistance and allow room for their devices. Never stare at them or do anything that would make them uncomfortable.

4,Press hold to keep the door open.

     Sometimes an elevator door will start to close before everyone is on. Find the hold button and press it. If there isn't one, you should be able to physically hold the door open by touching the rubber stopper directly on the door. Don't hold the door for someone who isn't already there. If you are waiting for someone who hasn't yet arrived, don't get on.

5，Know the direction the elevator is going.

     Before you step onto the elevator, check whether it is going up or down. This will save you time in an enclosed area and will free up space for others who need to get on.

6，Press the button. 

     As soon as you step onto the elevator, press the button of the floor you want. If you aren't close enough to reach it, ask someone else to do it with a polite "please" and "thank you." On the other hand, if you are closest to the button panel, offer to press the buttons for others.

7,Stand as close to the wall of the elevator as you can.

    This will enable more people to get on without having to maneuver around you. If you are in the back of the elevator, and you need to get off soon, simply say, "I'm getting off at the next floor." This gives others a chance to let you get closer to the door.

8,Be polite.

     Never push or shove anyone on an elevator. That's never appropriate behavior … anywhere or at any time.

9,Don't talk too much.

     Being on an elevator with a bunch of people may seem like a captive audience to test your latest joke, but please try to refrain. You may say, "Good afternoon," or "Have a nice day," to others in the elevator as you're boarding or getting off, but you don't have to make conversation.It makes many people uncomfortable.

10,Don't cough or sneeze on people.

     Sometimes it's difficult to keep your germs contained in such close quarters, but that's all the more reason you should be respectful. If you feel a cough or sneeze coming on, try to use a tissue or handkerchief. When you don't have time to grab one, use the crook of your elbow.

11,Exit as quickly as possible.

     When the door opens at your floor, be prepared to step off the elevator. That doesn't mean you should shove your way through the crowd. Politely say, "Excuse me, this is my floor," and as soon as you have a clear path, leave. Don't stand too close to the elevator door after you get off because it may not shut.

 

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