Who should be the first to enter the elevator according to the rules of etiquette?

The rules of etiquette in the elevator - an important component of the relationship between the inhabitants of the same house, office or entrance. No matter how many people try to criticize etiquette, arguing that these rules are simply morally obsolete, most educated and educated people still observe its provisions. And in the case of a lifting mechanism, most of the rules are included in the instructions for using this vehicle.

Many men, without thinking, skip ahead of the girls, after all so it is necessary for etiquette. But this is not true. The first rule is man creates all conditions for comfort and safety of women, old people and children, and it makes its own adjustments to the rules.

The elevator belongs to dangerous devices, so a man must make sure that everything is in order and that he enters first. Next comes the woman and only after her children. Representatives of the stronger sex, press the call or order button floor. Everything goes in the reverse order.

Stronger always come in firsttherefore, older people also come in after the young, and the gender in this case does not matter, unless you want to make a complement to your fellow traveler or go upstairs downstairs.

In the elevator of conservative institutions, entry and exit can be carried out according to the laws of subordination. The floor selection button is pressed by the subordinate. In modern democratic organizations Each key is pressed by itself.

Vehicles for people with disabilities at the entrance must always be directed back to the rear wall of the elevator, so that when leaving there is no need to turn around and spend a lot of time. The sash mechanism is designed for a specific time, a delay can cause injury to a person with disabilities. Prolonged exposure to the line of the threshold can also be the reason for stopping the lift system.

The second basic rule of etiquette is usability. Cabins are not always spacious. In an elevator filled to capacity, people have to cuddle up against the walls, take uncomfortable poses, dirty clothes with objects or shoes squeezing to the exit of fellow travelers. To avoid such situations, first in the elevator are those whose destination is above.

In addition to the question of who should enter the first, there are several consecutive actions that need to be aware of. Here is a brief list of some of them:

• If you need to climb one or two openings - it is better to use the stairs.
• With the usual floor selection panel, you are supposed to ask who rises to which floor.
• Hello is necessary only with those who greet constantly. The exception is business trips or when traveling to another country.
• When traveling with a dog, you must carefully monitor your pet. It is advisable not to get into the elevator with a large number of people.

• It is necessary to try not to violate the personal space of each and not to create psychological discomfort for others. If you stepped on your foot, do not shout at the person. It is better to accept his apology calmly.
• When traveling, it is better not to start any conversations. Only greetings and general questions are allowed.
• It is best of all to make a short form of universal greeting on frequent trips. It may be a smile or a nod with a short phrase.

Perhaps your example will become contagious, and you will notice how in a month all the inhabitants of your porch will be kind to each other, even if they are traveling in an elevator.

All about the rules of conduct in the elevator, see the following video.