Tag: elevator

Hall’s Rule of Social Order – #35

5 November, 2012 (12:00) | Hall's Rules of Social Order

don’t stick your hand in the elevator door.   If you still want to stick your hand in the elevator door, read these stories about people getting trapped and killed.  That should make you think again. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/15/nyregion/elevator-accident-kills-a-woman-in-a-madison-avenue-building.html http://www.snopes.com/horrors/freakish/elevator.asp And here’s an elevator safety video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KL9RiK8LDG0 The truth is, you’re not in that much of a […]

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Hall’s Rule of Social Order #32

2 April, 2012 (12:00) | Hall's Rules of Social Order

Elevator rides are not social catalysts and therefor should not be used as social opportunities. There are social norms to follow and you should make sure you’re prepared. These are from “The Definitive book of body language” by Allan and Barbara Pease: There will be no talking to anyone, including a person you know. Avoid […]

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Hall’s Rule of Social Order #150

19 September, 2011 (12:00) | Hall's Rules of Social Order

escalators are not accessibilty aids, they’re there for efficiency, and should be used as such.  They’re designed to get people where they need to go faster.  ie: don’t just stand on the escalator.  If you can’t walk up or down them, you should be on an ELEVator. EXCEPTION CLAUSE:  IF you decide to ignore this […]

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