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View submission: What’s the weirdest “unwritten rule” everyone just follows?
Oh, that restroom table thing is so real! Another one is how we all avoid eye contact in elevators, even if we're the only two people in there. Just an unspoken rule!
Comment by ValkyrieKitten at 03/12/2024 at 04:10 UTC
123 upvotes, 5 direct replies
I had a friend who was in the hospital all summer while I was in collage. Since I lived just down the street in the dorms, I would visit him every day.
I started talking to people in the elevator. So many people who are visiting and scared for family and friends, or nervous. People are always shocked when you greet them in the elevator, but most are happy to have a distraction.
I suspect this wouldn't work in an office building. But I talk Everytime I'm in a hospital elevator!
Comment by Upbeat-Bandicoot4130 at 03/12/2024 at 05:28 UTC
62 upvotes, 2 direct replies
I was in an elevator once—a full one—when a guy in the front turned around and faced everyone and said, “I suppose you wonder why I called you all here?!”
Comment by jillianmd at 03/12/2024 at 09:02 UTC
10 upvotes, 2 direct replies
And all facing forward. Unless it’s absolutely packed and you literally had to turn sideways to fit. But if you go to get in an elevator and there’s one person in there just facing one of the walls instead of facing out, I’m betting most people will either get in tentatively but watch the person / try to keep clear of them and get off quickly or will just NOPE and wait for a different elevator.
Comment by MissO56 at 03/12/2024 at 04:26 UTC
9 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I always look people in the eye in elevators.... I don't know why but I just do and I smile.
they probably just think I'm a crazed killer...lol!
Comment by EverySingleMinute at 03/12/2024 at 17:23 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
You better be facing forward, equal spacing and no talking.
Comment by CafeTeo at 03/12/2024 at 18:00 UTC
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Man I prefer being close to the restroom. Especially on planes. Makes it so easy to watch for when it is available as well.
Yeah there is a chance of smell, but 99/100 there is nothing.
Comment by ConclusionStatus6604 at 11/12/2024 at 07:02 UTC
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i worked at a very fancy hotel for a while and had to take the elevator at least 20 times each shift…at first it was really awkward because doing the unspoken rule of avoiding eye contact made me feel like a true servant. eventually i started breaking the unspoken rule and would look at them. around 90% of people would start conversations with me immediately if i looked at them. i found that interesting.