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hyperbolic
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15 Oct 2006, 8:30 pm

Who leaves the elevator first?



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15 Oct 2006, 8:34 pm

Anyone but me.


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15 Oct 2006, 8:34 pm

Me.

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15 Oct 2006, 8:38 pm

I lurk in the back of the elevator and try not to meet anyone's eyes. That generally means I leave last...and ohmygosh why is there a half-naked lady in a diaper in the ad section? [/off-topic confused revelation]


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15 Oct 2006, 10:42 pm

Me...I hate elevators. 8O


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15 Oct 2006, 11:17 pm

The general idea is last in, first out.



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16 Oct 2006, 12:21 am

the one closest to the door.

I get annoyed at people who stand by the doors (partly blocking them) and gesture for others to go first, in some sort of misguided chivalry. Get out of the way! :evil:


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16 Oct 2006, 1:46 am

The fastest person gets through the lift door first.

Being female - sometimes some "gentleman" who happens to be closer to the elevator door - says "after you" all gentlemanly like - and the damn lift goes without letting anyone through the door. If you're going to be "gentlemanly" - do force the door to stay open first.

Anyway - just in case the male in the lift might be "gentlemanly" (and stupid) - I usually shoulder charge the door the minute the lift door opens at my stop. I never have this problem with females - who usually notice people trying to get to the door and if they're in the way, they hold the door and move to let others through.

I do find it annoying that some people try to get on the lift without checking to see if anyone is trying to get off first. They get barged too.



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17 Oct 2006, 1:01 pm

Basically I will huddle in back wait for the door to finally open.... then bolt out of there like my tail feathers are on fire....mainly I use the stairs if I can. :wink:


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18 Oct 2006, 7:43 am

Another vote for "closest to the door". Easier that way. Also, passengers should leave before new ones enter.



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18 Oct 2006, 6:56 pm

The gentleman lets the lady leave first. Otherwise LIFO



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18 Oct 2006, 10:55 pm

I avoid the elevator unless I'm by myself. If a guy comes on before I get to my floor, I tolerate it. If children or women get on, I get off and wait for the next one if possible.



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19 Oct 2006, 1:19 am

closest to the door



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19 Oct 2006, 6:18 am

I try to get in and get out of the way. It makes sense that closest to the door needs to get out first just to be orderly. I always yield to women and elderly, if they are able to get off before me. If I am in their way, I step off and try to "hold the door" for them.