I work on the 19th floor of a 20 story building so I know a few things about riding in elevators. Here’s my top 10 list of things that need to improve.

1. Always let women enter first. It’s the right thing to do and they also ensure that the elevator cables are working. You’d hate to be the first person in on the day the cables break. Yes, it’s chivalrous, but also great for your own personal safety.
2. Do not enter the elevator until everyone has exited. Not sure why this is an issue, but every day I see it happen and there’s that awkward “excuse me” moment.
3. When exiting the elevator…move quickly. If the doors are closing as you are getting out, you are slow AF.
4. Pay attention when entering or exiting. Pry your eyes away from the phone for just a second. You walk faster without a screen in front of you. Also, I have seen people get off on the wrong floor and It’s amusing to see the fear in their eyes when the realize it too late. No, I will not hold the door open for you. Wake up. #Darwin
5. You sneeze or cough while in the elevator, people should have the right to punch you in the arm or at least shove you out on the next floor.
6. 10-foot rule. I don’t need to hold it for you if you are more than 10 feet from the doors. This goes for holding the door while entering or exiting any building. Walk faster. You have arms, you can open the door.
7. If you have to be on the phone, I understand. YET, there is no reason you should be on FaceTime in the elevator. I once saw a girl’s boyfriend get dressed in front of her while having a FaceTime chat. Also, if you are on FaceTime, I will likely look to see what’s going on. You do it too, so don’t start with me.
8. If the elevator stops on your floor and it’s full, do not cram yourself into the elevator. Apologize and wait to hit the button when the doors close. If you are in that elevator, don’t say “cram on in, we have room”. Everyone else will hate you. Don’t be “that guy”.
9. If you are getting off on an early floor, let’s say first third of the building, don’t get on and go all the way to the back. Nothing says “I want to inconvenience everyone around me and slow things down” more than being the first one to get off, but you are all the way in the back of a full elevator.
10. Only fart when you are alone. Farting with others in the elevator is not the best idea. After farting, exit quickly and cover your face so nobody knows who dealt it.

You are welcome. #Tryharder