Elevator Etiquette

[Anonymous]

Woopsy. Sorry to turn you down but if you check my previous post you'll see we use the Ergo for metro rides.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No way! PP called me a liar making assumptions.

"How do you know?" I know because I saw the button lighting up with his finger on it. That's how I know.

It's just so weird that people around here have such a hard time empathizing with others... I mean, aren't we all moms? Don't we all go through the same experiences? Isn't it why we're here anyway?

I thought we had to support each other, right? That's why we get such nasty attitude all over the place. People all over have a very hard time walking on others' shoes even when they're the the same size and color!

How come it's easier for you to justify this guys attitude instead of commiserating with a fellow mom when chances are you've been through some similar experience? I just don't get it!

LOL I have a lot of time on my hands today, right?

OP, you're the poster who in a previous thread promised to run over other riders on the Metro is they didn't make room for you and your stroller, aren't you? I think I recognize your writing "style." Glad to see you haven't changed.

[Anonymous]

The funny thing is, they probably think you're being an arrogant, entitled so-and-so, what with your big stroller, and your offspring and whatnot.

This is a defense mechanism a lot of selfish assholes use. You see it a lot when area drivers talk about cyclists and pedestrians.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The funny thing is, they probably think you're being an arrogant, entitled so-and-so, what with your big stroller, and your offspring and whatnot.

This is a defense mechanism a lot of selfish assholes use. You see it a lot when area drivers talk about cyclists and pedestrians.

Or when ranting about elevator etiquette.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How do you know what button they're trying to push? I can't imagine anyone actually pushing the "close door" button to keep you from getting on the elevator. Maybe they were trying to help you out by reaching for the "door open" button but didn't make it in time. Anyway, the "close door" button, as we all know, is just for looks. It doesn't even work.

I have seen it a lot (I've been on the elevator with people who do it - they hit it quick so more people can't get on). Its all in the "I am too important to have to wait for anyone else" mode.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have seen it a lot (I've been on the elevator with people who do it - they hit it quick so more people can't get on). Its all in the "I am too important to have to wait for anyone else" mode.

Are you the same person who also levels this "too important to wait" criticism at people walking faster than you in the Metro, and people driving faster than you in the freeway? You should maybe consider that some of us are just not as slow as you are. Instead of whining about how people won't slow down and wait for you, you should try moving your rear end a little faster.

For chrissake people, it's an elevator. If you miss one, another will show up in about 60 seconds. If you want everyone to slow down and wait, maybe you should take your own advice and wait for the next elevator. Or do you consider yourself "too important" to have to wait?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have seen it a lot (I've been on the elevator with people who do it - they hit it quick so more people can't get on). Its all in the "I am too important to have to wait for anyone else" mode.

Are you the same person who also levels this "too important to wait" criticism at people walking faster than you in the Metro, and people driving faster than you in the freeway? You should maybe consider that some of us are just not as slow as you are. Instead of whining about how people won't slow down and wait for you, you should try moving your rear end a little faster.

For chrissake people, it's an elevator. If you miss one, another will show up in about 60 seconds. If you want everyone to slow down and wait, maybe you should take your own advice and wait for the next elevator. Or do you consider yourself "too important" to have to wait?

Looks like we've got one of these elevator close button pushers. For your edification: If someone shows up at the elevator with a stroller, you hold the doors open, you don't sit there pushing the "Close Doors" button like a white rat looking for a heroin fix. Or at least, that's what you do if you're not a sociopath.

[Anonymous]

lol

[Anonymous]

Am I the only one who thinks that OP is actually thinking most of the people in her complex are rude, because they don't give all the attention to her DC? I think she wanted everybody to stop and say welcome to the elevator!!! OMG !!! what a cutie baby you have!!!! She/he is so adorable!!!

[Anonymous]

pp we must live in the same building.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For your edification: If someone shows up at the elevator with a stroller, you hold the doors open, you don't sit there pushing the "Close Doors" button like a white rat looking for a heroin fix. Or at least, that's what you do if you're not a sociopath.

And for your edification: When those of us in the elevator see you and your stroller and your armloads of junk, trundling through the atrium on a slow parade toward the elevator bank, we're under no obligation to roll out a red carpet and wait for your highness to arrive. You must think you're more important than the rest of us.

[Anonymous]

When those of us in the elevator see you and your stroller and your armloads of junk, trundling through the atrium on a slow parade toward the elevator bank, we're under no obligation to roll out a red carpet and wait for your highness to arrive. You must think you're more important than the rest of us.

Ah, forgot to mention: one of the true marks of a sociopath is to recast oneself in the role of a victim regardless of how shitty one's behavior is.

"If that fat bitch with her ugly baby wasn't so goddamned slow, I might hold the elevator for her. Fucker!"

[Anonymous]

Really ugly people out there.

[Anonymous]

There are some really awful posters on here. The truth of the matter is if you see someone coming towards the elevator hold the damn door for them. Don't let doors close. Give the OP a break--it is a lot harder to maneuver when you have a baby and a stroller and other crap. Be considerate to others. Yes, another elevator will come but really is it life or death for you to get to your apartment 30 seconds quicker? It is just the attitude of some people that is so dishearteneing. This is not difficult stuff-hold a door for someone (one day you will need and appreciate someone holding it for you), don't push people at the doors of the Metro, at least offer a seat to pregnant woman and just generally be polite to others. I am not saying that people don't have bad days or that you need to buy the world a Coca Cola, but just be polite. Why is that so difficult? It actually takes more energy to be a miserable bitch than just exhibiting basic manners that you should have learned in kindergarten.

[Anonymous]

My almost four-year-old dd has lived with me in an elevator building in DC for her whole life. I had a huge stroller for much of that time, and I frequently took her on the metro. Never has this happened to me. Not once. Maybe I am lucky, maybe OP lives in an unpleasant building, maybe she is imagining things, or maybe she just has a mean vibe that people try to avoid. But, this has not been my experience at all.

[Anonymous]

A few thoughts:

- In some buildings, elevator waits can be considerable at certain times of day.

- I think OP is on to something in that I also don't think youngish adults today place much value on parenthood and children in general. It's almost hip to hate children and their "breeders".

- That said, I don't think elevators should be held for more than a few moments because I do believe in the value of people's time and the necessity of either keeping up with the pace of urban (or, probably for OP, inner suburban-- no height restriction) life or stepping aside so that others won't be inconvenienced.