What do you do in the Elevator??

↑ InnerMe ↓

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 1:44 pm

zaq wrote:

Elevators in my office building have a screen that shows little news bites, none of which I care about, but it’s something to read, Yes, of course, I always find stuff to do on the elevator, whether or not there’s a stranger in it, too. I left out “taking off wet galoshes”.

Uh, zaq. Please don't do that. You're more polite than that. Wink

amother

↑ Silver ↓

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 1:45 pm

InnerMe wrote:

Uh, zaq. Please don't do that. You're more polite than that. Wink

At least more polite than me. embarrassed

Or, what I suggested you do...

amother

↑ Silver ↓

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 1:51 pm

Okay, seriously now. This is a major issue. Here's some great suggestions.

Practice your newest dance moves.

Sing a song. Especially, "If you're happy and you know it..." Make sure to clap your hands. The hokey pokey works too.

Ruffle your sheitel before you get on, stand right in front of where the doors close, make your eyes look glazed over and say in a creepy voice: I see dead people...

Stand in front of door closing and announce loudly, looking everyone in eye, that you are conducting a poll on behalf of the government regarding Viagra. "Sir, have you seen any side effects?"

Put on a layer of spray deodorant. Or hairspray.

Sit on the floor and do yoga moves. (This works best in very crowded elevators.)

Play duck-duck-goose. Dump your water bottle over goose's head.

Need more?

perquacky

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 1:58 pm

I love this post!
Elevators are awkward places. For a few seconds. And then you get out. And forget what just happened. Just watch the numbers going up or down. It'll help pass the time.

↑ NovelConcept ↓

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 1:58 pm

Silver is being so utterly ridiculous. I'd almost suspect she was Wine...

Anyways, when I used to take elevators, I'd just stare ahead at the wall. Everyone is just waiting for it to end. Who cares?

PinkFridge ↓

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 2:00 pm

Forgive me for not reading the whole thread. This reminds me of Dilbert, where two people are going to pass each other in the hall, and to studiously avoid making eye contact and having to say something, they bump heads reaching for the same piece of imaginary lint on the floor.

OMgoodness, I just finished the thread so far.
I love you all.

↑ InnerMe ↓

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 2:07 pm

amother wrote:

If you do it confidently, only THEY feel uncomfortable.

Trust me.

I've never misguided you...

Twisted Evil

Have you never?
Pray tell, what is your sn?

thunderstorm

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 2:08 pm

Inner me you crack me up!!!
Today elevator conversation went:
"I'm going down"
"Well, we are going up"
"I don't even know if I'm supposed to be going down"
"We are definitely going up, we will wait for it to come back and get us"
"Wow! How old is that little baby? A month? Six months?"
"She's three weeks old "
"Yeh. I said a month. See ? I was right ! Now where did I park? On the first level or second? That will determine if I need to go up or down"
..... so I turn to my mother who is with me waiting for this elevator and I say " Ma, let's just take the stairs"

↑ InnerMe ↓

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 2:09 pm

amother wrote:

Thank you for taking this seriously.
I like the yoga idea. That way I can also meditate the awkwardness away. Maybe I'll keep a mat in the elevator.

↑ InnerMe ↓

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 2:10 pm

perquacky wrote:

I love this post!
Elevators are awkward places. For a few seconds. And then you get out. And forget what just happened. Just watch the numbers going up or down. It'll help pass the time.

Yeh, they really are. I'm only half joking.

↑ InnerMe ↓

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 2:11 pm

NovelConcept wrote:

Silver is being so utterly ridiculous. I'd almost suspect she was Wine...

Anyways, when I used to take elevators, I'd just stare ahead at the wall. Everyone is just waiting for it to end. Who cares?

Oh, is that so?
Than perhaps she is related to the concept that is novel.. Just a thought.

↑ InnerMe ↓

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 2:11 pm

PinkFridge wrote:

LOL, that's super funny.

amother

↑ Silver ↓

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 2:14 pm

InnerMe wrote:

Thank you for taking this seriously.
I like the yoga idea. That way I can also meditate the awkwardness away. Maybe I'll keep a mat in the elevator.

How about a pillow and blanket too? That way you can take a cat nap. The right way, of course. Throw yourself down. Close your eyes for the ride, then jump up and proclaim:
Wow! That was refreshing!

↑ NovelConcept ↓

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 2:15 pm

InnerMe wrote:

Oh, is that so?
Than perhaps she is related to the concept that is novel.. Just a thought.

Are you insinuating something? shock

↑ InnerMe ↓

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 2:16 pm

thunderstorm wrote:

OOOOOhhh you've given me an idea!!!!
Babies! They don't feel any akwardness in elevators! They couldn't care less! They'll even spit up and burp loudly in the elevator! They just don't give a hoot about what elevator guy A, B, C and D are thinking... Soooooo.. the obvious solution is that... we turn into... BABIES!!

Now, tell me if you ever thought of an idea great than that!

↑ InnerMe ↓

Thu, Jul 26 2018, 2:19 pm

amother wrote:

How about a pillow and blanket too? That way you can take a cat nap. The right way, of course. Throw yourself down. Close your eyes for the ride, then jump up and proclaim:
Wow! That was refreshing!

Ok, you are really funny! Now if only I'd have you in the elevator with me I think it wouldn't be awkward. How about me hiring you to be Elevator Acommpanier?

And about the pillow and blanket I'm 'fraid that maintenance will dump that. And if I'd want a refreshing sleep, I'd need my good blanket and pillow, which I'm not willing to risk the chances of it landing in the incinerator. Oh well.