The “My Floor” Rule
In a crowded elevator, when there are others between you and the door, announce that the elevator has arrived at your floor and excuse yourself while making your way through the crowd. Pushing is discouraged.
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December 20th, 2005 at 3:45 pm
i personally like the “cough” which means get the f*** out of my way. time to get off.
January 19th, 2006 at 5:47 pm
I usually say, “Excuse me, getting off, please”. If the people seem dense and don’t move toward the walls, I may have to shout it.
January 22nd, 2006 at 1:27 pm
Gee, be careful not to say that on this one elevator in Ireland, as the phrase takes on a whole new meaning!
February 11th, 2006 at 10:06 am
Do you mean to say you were in the process of riding the only lift in Ireland as you wrote that?
February 11th, 2006 at 9:04 pm
when approaching your floor, let go of the bar at the back of the elevator, step towards the doors and stand, as if your captain of the starship enterprise, looking focussed towards your direction of exit! ( you can possibly cough and sniff to hint to others to shift out of the way too!!) this usually gives the impression that your floor is next, and hopefully no one will get in your way!
April 15th, 2007 at 4:49 pm
I can’t stand in the middle while the elevator is moving and then stopping, because it’s nauseating and makes me dizzy. That is why I am always leaning against the wall. I will say “excuse me”. If not heard, I will touch (omagod!) their arm to indicate my need to exit.
April 15th, 2007 at 6:52 pm
I WIN THE FORUM!!!