People treat elevator rides like a night in the drunk tank
I’ve noticed that those of us in big offices treat the elevator like the drunk tank at the local jailhouse. You walk in and immediately move to an open area of the car. As people come and go you shift around to make sure you continue to stand as far away from the other riders as space will allow. Always face the door and try to keep your back to the wall.
For god’s sake, don’t make eye contact on the elevator unless it’s with a close friend who came in with you. Some people might tell you to look down at your feet, but you never know who you’re in the elevator with and you don’t want to show weakness. If you don’t know anyone on the elevator, don’t look around. Just stare up at the floor number.
And pray no one says anything to you.
We’re all in this together and no one wants to be here. If we all just keep to ourselves and ride out our time, we’ll get through this.