Elevator Etiquette

There is a horrible trend among technology guys the world over - elevator etiquette.

There are several root problems: we’re busy, we get deeply engaged in conversations, we are cell phone addicts, we get trapped in thoughts……

1. Let people off the elevator before you crowd into it. Women first - no exception. Hold the door and be polite.

2. If someone is carrying a package, pulling luggage, walking a child - be polite and hold the door for them (even if you have to cover your phone and whisper a polite, “here you go” and continue on). But this brings us to….

3. Don’t talk on your cell phone in an elevator.

4. Watch for rude behavior when your deeply engaged with a coworker and you’re trampling people en route.

5. Don’t EAT on the elevator.