Awkward Elevator Moments (and how to deal with them)

Elevators- they take us higher, they bring us down. We can't live without them. If they didn't exist, we would have A LOT of walking to do. But sometimes, being trapped in a little metal box does not end well for the parties involved.

Awkward Moments May Occur.

1. That awkward moment when there are just two people in an elevator. What do you do? Bond? Make friends? Stare at each other? Usually you end up staring at whatever is in your hands. If you aren't holding anything, you usually end up staring at your hands (OOHHH....FINGERS!). The best thing to do is give the Nod of greeting, and hope your fellow elevator passenger doesn't wish to make conversation.

2. That awkward moment when someone you don't like is also on the elevator. You are trapped in a small metal box. This is your chance! Kill them!! I'm just kidding (or am I?). Whatever happens, DO NOT MAKE EYE CONTACT. Even if the cables snap and the elevator is plummeting to the bottom at an impossible speed, do NOT make eye contact with that person.

3. That awkward moment when the elevator is extremely full. You can squeeze in, hold your breath and count the seconds till you get off. Or you can do the Elevator Walk of Shame and let that one go.

4. That awkward moment when there is a Kissing Couple on the elevator. The Kissing Couple is a peculiar species of human. If it is not bothered, it will continue Kissing peacefully. If harassed, however, it will become very angry and possible attack the harasser. Be silent around these creatures.

5. That awkward moment when the elevator is stuck and you are trapped. There is only one thing to do here: SCREAM FOR HELP HIT THE EMERGENCY BUTTON OVER AND OVER AND OVER SCREAM SCREAM SCREAM SCREAM. That is all.