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Have you ever wondered about elevator etiquette and how to handle certain elevator scenarios with courtesy and graciousness? I’ve got some tips!
First, a few details. DYK:
- the panel outside the elevator with up and down keys is the Call Button;
- the panel inside the elevator that contains the floor buttons, alarm button and security reader is called COP (Car Operating Panel);
- the interior of the elevator is referred to as a carriage, car, cabin or cage.
Next, a few elevator etiquette pointers:
- it’s polite to let people depart an elevator before you enter, especially if they:
- require personal assistance,
- are busy with little ones and/or a stroller,
- have their arms filled with grocery bags,
- or are pulling luggage;
- it’s a gesture of kindness to ask others what Floor Button you can push if you’re closest to the COP;
- it can make someone’s day, who’s a few steps away, if you hold the elevator door or press on the Door Open button for them when they call out “Hold the elevator please”;
- if you’re too far from the COP and no one has asked what Floor Button to push it’s fine to ask “Would you please press seven”;
- a show of courtesy to others is to wait for the next elevator if you’re part of a big group going to a specific floor, or the elevator car looks to be fairly crowded.
Lastly, always remember please and thank you!