Put yourself in the shoes of the passengers: You were just trapped in an enclosed space for one of the longest minutes of your life, but now the doors are opening, freedom is yours … except your exit is blocked by a mass of human bodies. Boarding the ElevatorĭON’T: Form a mob around the elevator doors.

Let’s break down the elevator ride one step at a time with a few do’s and don’ts of elevator etiquette to consider. Your more socially anxious fellow passengers will thank you (silently, of course). If that isn’t a relatable feeling, use these tips to speed up the shuffle in and out of the elevator doors instead. Following some basic elevator etiquette can ease your intense fear of making accidental eye contact with a stranger. Never fear: Social norms haven’t completely disappeared once you enter the confines of an elevator. You’re likely experiencing the discomfort of entering a small, quiet, enclosed space with a handful of random strangers. Have you ever stepped into a public elevator and felt terribly uncomfortable? You probably didn’t develop claustrophobia overnight.

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