What is it with people not knowing how this whole getting on and off the elevator thing works? If I'm not on my bike, I'm in an elevator and I can tell you there is a whole power game that goes on when people are cueing at those big metal doors. People seem to think its a competition to get on the damn things and start jockeying for position as soon as the bell rings. Well, here are some tips for the etiquettely challenged:
1) When the elevator doors open on your floor, allow people exiting the elevator to go first. The reasoning for this is simple: an elevator is just a container, and once full, a container cannot be filled more; therefore, let exiting passengers off first so there's more room for you to get on.
2) Remember, its not a competition . If you know you're going to be getting off the elevator on the third floor as opposed to the tenth floor, don't try to be the first person on the elevator! Hang back and get on last. That way, one is already up f...