Clyde Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 A trend I've noticed over the last year or so regards elevators. If I'm on an elevator with one other person and we're NOT having a conversation I often get a "have a good day" from the person when they exit. Is it being polite? Or , my theory, is it mainly a "I've got to say something - this silence is killing me?" Anyone else a)notice it or b)say it when exiting an elevator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwoodfan Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 They're just being friendly. I am a "have a good day" person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDeuce Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I think they're being friendly. Sometimes I speak and sometimes I don't. :lol2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomer Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I always speak. The world is a better place when we are friendly and respectful towards one another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Parker Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Elevator behavior has always made me laugh. People stand there and no one says anything. They just stare at the numbers, like something different is going to happen this time--like it'll go from 1 to 5 to 4 or something. So I usually get on the elevator and go stand right next to someone just to make them feel uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE SHERIFF Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I find that looking people in the eye, smiling and speaking to them makes me feel good. By their reactions I'm guessing it has the same effect on most of them. If it doesn't, it's on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrongSide Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I usually break the ice by walking in and saying floor ----- please, and if a convo starts from that I roll with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrongSide Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Another note on elevator etiquette, does it drive anyone else a little crazy when the people waiting to get on the elevator rush the door when it opens and do not let the people exiting on that floor get off first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawildcat Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Another note on elevator etiquette, does it drive anyone else a little crazy when the people waiting to get on the elevator rush the door when it opens and do not let the people exiting on that floor get off first? If you ain't first you're last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJAlltheWay24 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I find that looking people in the eye, smiling and speaking to them makes me feel good. By their reactions I'm guessing it has the same effect on most of them. If it doesn't, it's on them. Patch Adams lifestyle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigVMan23 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I just usually fart and look at them with a big, Cheshire cat smile. Breaks the ice every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpapa Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Elevator behavior has always made me laugh. People stand there and no one says anything. They just stare at the numbers, like something different is going to happen this time--like it'll go from 1 to 5 to 4 or something. So I usually get on the elevator and go stand right next to someone just to make them feel uncomfortable. Friend of mine in college and I used to do this routinely. Or stand in the corner and look into the corner instead of looking at anyone. Fun times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Schue Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Friend of mine in college and I used to do this routinely. Or stand in the corner and look into the corner instead of looking at anyone. Fun times. If you really want to mess up a bunch of corporate zombies on a full elevator ride, instead of doing the accepted behavior and walking in and turning to face the door like everyone else, go ahead and don't turn around and stare right into their faces for the whole elevator ride. The uncomfortableness quotient will go through the roof. Especially if you start acting like you know everybody in there and start talking about the mythical party you saw each one of them at the night before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAC Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I always ask them to push the button for a floor that does not exist. 15 floor hotel. "17 please" It takes them a few seconds and they always giggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE SHERIFF Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Patch Adams lifestyle. Most of us have the resources to be kind and helpful. Doesn't take a financial commitment, only a bit of time and effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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