Top Myths & Facts of Office Elevator Etiquette Here we bring you myths and facts about office elevator etiquette (yes, there is such a thing!). While taking those rides up and down your office building, it won\u2019t hurt to be courteous to and considerate of fellow passengers!<\/p>\n
Stand to the right<\/strong><\/p>\n Myth<\/strong>:Board the elevator the minute the doors open, before anyone can get off.<\/p>\n Fact<\/strong>: Passengers should always be allowed to exit first. Stand to the right of the doors, leaving the left and the middle open for exiting passengers.<\/p>\n Hold the door<\/strong><\/p>\n Myth<\/strong>: Hold the door for a colleague yet to arrive at the elevator bay.<\/p>\n Fact<\/strong>: If you are travelling alone, it is always good etiquette to hold the door for someone running to board the elevator. On a crowded elevator, however, never hold the door or keep all the other passengers waiting for more than a few seconds.<\/p>\n The button pusher<\/strong><\/p>\n Myth<\/strong>:Ask someone else to push the button for you even if you can easily reach the panel yourself.<\/p>\n Fact<\/strong>:Be gracious enough to push the buttons in case you\u2019re standing near the door in a crowded elevator.<\/p>\n Placebags by your feet<\/strong><\/p>\n Myth<\/strong>: Hold your office bag or backpack on your shoulders, bumping into others as you enter, stand or exit the elevator.<\/p>\n Fact<\/strong>: Carry office backpacks and all other bulky objects near your feet.Avoid causing discomfort to others.<\/p>\n