I’d previously blogged about correct usage of the To: Line and Outlook Propose/Decline. I’m not sure exactly why I think of issues like these… perhaps it’s because I feel that being considerate to those around you is generally an indication of your intelligence… either that or the Canadian in me about obsesses appropriate etiquette.
The building I work in at Microsoft has 5 floors (1 parking level and 4 floors of offices). There are four stairways, two in the middle of the building (close to the elevators) and two at the ends of the building.
I’ve recently moved from the first floor to the fourth and in this time I’ve become acutely aware of people using the elevator for a single floor.
Nearly every day, I’ll start on the first floor and someone will press the button for the second floor when the stairs are no more than 15 feet away. I can understand this if you’re on crutches or limping etc… but otherwise, you’re inconveniencing everyone in the elevator because of your laziness to walk up a few steps.
What’s worse.. those people who use the elevator to go down a single flight of stairs!