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There are few places in modern life where we\u2019re forced into such close quarters with strangers as the humble elevator. For a brief moment, people of all stripes \u2014 coworkers, neighbors, delivery drivers, and the guy who just reheated fish in the break room \u2014 are pressed together in a small, moving box. It\u2019s a setting ripe for potential awkwardness and irritation.<\/p>\n
That liminal space in an elevator also offers a small but meaningful opportunity to practice everyday courtesy. Like all etiquette, it isn\u2019t about stiff formality, but rather a sense of awareness, restraint, and consideration for others. A few simple habits, as outlined in the guide above, can turn a potentially uncomfortable ride into a smooth, frictionless interaction. This is a situation that you actually don’t<\/em> want to be memorable; if you make it into someone’s stories of an elevator ride, it’s likely that things have gone awry. <\/p>\n Master these basics to become an elevator passenger with an air of gentlemanly grace.<\/p>\n