Don't push the Up button when elevator doors are about to close just so you can make everyone wait while you squeeze in.
Do hold the elevator doors open if someone's only a few seconds behind you.
In the elevator ...
Don't stand uncomfortably close to someone, especially if there is plenty of space. Forcing yourself onto a packed elevator, thereby smooshing yourself up against someone, is just as bad.
Do cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. (Not just in elevators, but anywhere, really.) You might think this one is obvious, but no ... it's not."
Okay, this is one of my biggest pet peeves ever, bad elevator etiquette. I have encountered so many at the hospital, and I'd like to add a few of my own.
Do hold the door open when you are the last person leaving the elevator and there are other people trying to get on after you.
Do hold the door open if you are the first to get in and there are other people coming in after you. I don't enjoy being squooshed by the elevator door. In other words, don't just go to the back of the elevator and ignore the safety of others you selfish person.
Don't yell out "wait" or "hold the door" no matter how far or close you are, especially if you are unable to run.
Don't try to make small talk. It's already uncomfortable enough to be in a small space full of strangers.
Don't talk to other people's small children. I don't care, it's just weird.
I think that's all I have for now.
