Welcome to ELEVATORRULES.COM. There are two reasons that you might have for coming here. One reason would be to learn more about elevator etiquette so that you become a better person and help those around you to have a better day. If this describes you, you most likely saw a sticker in an elevator or heard about this web site while conversing pleasantly on an elevator. To all of you we say hello, and good for you. You are making the world a better place – one elevator ride at a time.
On the other hand, you may be the second type of visitor – the type of visitor who is not sure exactly why they have been invited to this web site. You most likely learned about this site by finding a sticker on the back of your jacket or attache case. Or, perhaps someone screamed this web address at you as you pushed your way in front of them to get onto a crowded elevator. If you are this type of visitor, we are very glad you have arrived. We hope that this site will open your eyes to the behavior you have obviously displayed and that you will see the error in your ways. In fact, it is because of people like you that this site exists. Whether you are interested in the content found here or not, by all means, read on. The people that find themselves in an elevator with you will no doubt be much obliged.
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Great idea! How about one for people who can’t park! I’ll buy *those* stickers!
I hope you will consider one thing, everytime I get on the upper floors of the VA the automatatic computer generated message saying, “Going Down”. I relaize it’s for the blind veterans, but it was the last words I heard when I got shot down in a chopper when the pilot yelled, “goning down.” It makes my PTSD crawl everytime I hear it. This may be the wrong place to air this issue, but I never can get anyone to pay attention to my pet peeve.
Thanks Larry
what I cannot understand is the mentality of the persons waiting for the elevator on the ground floor with the light arrow on downwards standing directly in front of the door wishing it will open then walking directly into the paths of those existing the elevator and cannot understand the look of disgust on the faces of the oncoming throng, in turn the look of surprise on the dork brain idiot
Elevator Rules!!
What a great idea!
There is a LOT of people who should be reading this. Great job folks!
Buck
Change the buttons to UP no less than 2 FLOORS!! DOWN no less than 3 FLOORS!!!
Please tell me this whole website is an elaborate joke. I should hate to think that anyone is sad enough to be serious about all this!
My son (when aged 7 years) said, “Why can’t they call it a lift as we do?” How TRUE!
Elevator mechanic for 40 yrs,Ive seen it all,most passengers are ok,just controll your kids,dogs&be nice ,we will all get where we are going
Oh! Thank an ElevatorMan next time you see one ,hes there for you
With regards to mike’s comment, these people are probably the same idiots who rush through the subway doors without letting people get off first, and then have the nerve to get pissy when they get bumped by a backpack or purse from someone trying to get out!
your site is profiled on this video…it appears towards the middle of the video:
http://www.bionicbuddha.com/rewired_ep5_hungry.htm
If you see someone running for the elevator that you are already in, make sure you open the door for them. Chances are, they got a last minute glance at you. You just never know if you’re going to connect with that person later on…Especially when you’re at a job interview…that might’ve been the person that was going to hire you!
This is the DUMBEST website I’ve ever seen.
Why not wait for the next ride or another elevator????? Why does everyone try to squeeze in on this load! There is another elevator and its coming down or going up again
when you are at hospital and see someone with a wheelchair or walking slowly to the elevator hold the door for them and greet them. ask them how they are doing. you never know how that may affect their day.
Most of my elevator time takes place in various court buildings. There are two particular species of elevator idiot which I find most objectionable. First is the moron who hops into the elevator eating some rancid fast-food they have just purchased. The smell permeates the elevator. Then, there is the guy with his trousers to his knees and his underwear around his neck who is playing the obligatory rap “music” loud enough for everyone – including children – to hear the obscene lyrics.
dude, these rules are totally appropriate and I think that more people need to read them. Good work! I hate inconsiderate people
What rubbish. If the lift is there it is there and you can get on it. If it has gone, it is gone and you can’t get on it. Likewise, if there is room for you and your package there is room and you can get on. If not, you cannot. It is not in the least bit anybody else’s business