• Fourth, the elevator is usually so slow that it would be much faster, not to mention more courteous, to take the stairs up or down one level that to ride the elevator.
Exceptions, of course, include the disabled, and parents with children (especially in strollers).
Cindy Grosso, the owner and founder of the Charleston School of Protocal and Etiquette, said, “It is proper elevator etiquette that everyone get on and turn to face forward”
• This is rule number five. Do not stare at the other riders in the car. The person is already feeling that his/her personal space has been drastically invaded by your presence in the car.
A courteous “hello” or “good morning” is always appropriate, but if they don’t push the issue.
• Sixth, if you were previously engaged in a conversation with someone before entering the elevator, you are welcome to continue that conversation on the elevator.
Just be aware that it is impossible for other riders to keep from overhearing.
Never discuss controversial issues –like elevator etiquette- in front of other riders.