How are you guys handling elevators right now? Do you share it? Has it stopped on a floor and you wouldn’t let someone from entering the elevator while you’re inside? Any drama yet?
In my apartment building where my elevator is around 1-1.5m square I’m trying not to share the elevator with anyone. If it stops on a floor and someone tries getting in, usually delivery drivers or workers, I tend to tell them to take the next lift. If they’re wearing a mask and glove I tend to let them share the elevator with me. If its a neighbor it’s usually more awkward, I haven’t told one I don’t want to share with them yet, some ask if I mind sharing which is the polite thing to do.
So how have you been dealing with it?
34 replies on “Sharing Elevators”
To not look rude, I often just give up my space and let them take the ride and offer to take the next one.
Almost everytime they refuse and say they’ll take the next one lol
that’s actually not a bad idea
why not use stairs ? you get the exercise so it’s beneficial, unless your living in 6+ floor building
1) I’m exercising enough as it is
2) I live 6+ floors up
3) I don’t want to sweat unless I’m in my gym gear
4) Stairs doesn’t go from basement up to my floor, would have to swap stairs on ground floor
damn,
lucky me i live in a simple old style arabic houses
Get a stair stepper and pretend you don’t.
I’m using the stairs although i live on the 17th floor, it’s a good exercise during these sedentary days. I only skip it when I’m carrying groceries home, i usually wear a mask and wait in the lobby and if someone shows up i tell them to go ahead and i take the next one. But yeah, things get awkward when someone stops you on the way down..
I let them get on and i take the next one. In big elevators you’ll find people nervous anyway. At work it’s a big lift but havent shared it with more than 2 people at a time since this began. Everyone is in masks, gloves etc or stuck in a corner till they get off their floor.
This thing is going to be around for a year if not more. Being this paranoid isn’t going to be feasible in the long run. If the person seems obviously sick, then yes. But it’s not possible especially in high rises to insist on being alone. Wear a mask and go with the flow.
True. Just hold your breath as a last resort. Haha
Actually, holding your breath is not a very good idea cause once you have exhaled bit by bit and you finally have to inhale, you’ll end up taking in one huge breath … hoping to get in every little bit of air that can be taken in!
I’ve reached a stage where I don’t care anymore. For all we know, most of us have it but aren’t showing any symptoms.
I honestly couldn’t give a damn anymore. I take crowded elevators, go into crowded stores, hug and kiss people when I meet them (if they are willing and most are). I’d rather die normal than live this weird life.
you won’t die normal if you catch covid19. you will die of covid19. was this not obvious?
also, i am disappointed in your inconsiderate attitude of other people. your life, your death, sure, but there are other people who would not like to get sick and/or die, perhaps you should consider their feelings too. medical staff, hospitals, money will be spent to save your life, that’s money that can be used to help people who would actually like to live, even if it’s “this weird life”.
on topic: i’m taking the stairs. sweat doesn’t bother me, covid19 bothers me.
It’s people like you who are unnecessarily prolonging the spread of this virus
Yes yes its all my fault. I also eat bat soup.
That makes it worse because they now think the virus might have originated in bats
Eff you, Chip. Somebody should call MOH on you for your reckless and irresponsible behavior.
+1
F U too buddy
I have several family members (and possibly my self-included) who would die of the virus in a day due to their health problems.To have self righteous shits like you with their ego shoved so deep up their own asses that to realise that they aren’t a special butterfly their parents led them to believe. If I could I’d report you for putting people’s lives at risk knowingly and without shame.
lol
its your life man Im in no position to tell u what to do, but its insane to me that you cant even refrain from hugs and kisses. something tells me you do it out of spite just to prove a point or something lmfao
I don’t know you chip but I love u 😂
Ideal solution: Stay home and leave elevators alone! 🙂
except when you live in Mahboula, no deliveries are coming to our place forcing us to go out…
Amen Brother
Elevator etiquette post covid 19 have been developed ie different positions facing people’s back.
A bunch of Hospitals/buildings are already practising it and it’s been proven to be helpful as well.
So doing that effectively should help in this scenario
Lift is been closed useing stair from past 20days
Just start coughing, that should discourage anyone from getting on with you.
It probably does not matter anyway, the poor air circulation and cleaning frequency is nil on elevators, so the virus is already waiting in there for you.
Its not the boarding passenger you should be nervous of, but the sick one who already used the elevator earlier.
I usually leave elevator door open for a few seconds before I get in which helps to ventilate inside the elevator. I have noticed other people in my building are almost taking care of being hygiene and not to get in if someone else is already there. Using stairs is another option as well.
I’ve barely shared elevators before the Pandemic, so there’s nothing new for me now.
I take the stairs 🙂
I take the stairs going up and coming down- It’s a good work out.
As far as possible use the tip of your elbow to operate the elevator. Buildings may choose to keep tooth picks handy with which to operate the lifts.
I no longer follow lift etiquette of standing facing the only other person in the lift with me. Talking less also helps.