If you live or work in a building with more than five floors, you have probably experienced one or more of these elevator scenarios hilariously illustrated by Awkward Universe. Although many of us would like to deny it, none of us are true social etiquette angels every moment of every day, especially when things go awry.
Created in collaboration with the Campus Socialite, the Awkward Universe's Top Five Awkward Elevator Encounters are quite realistic and more than possible. It includes such situations as the "Premature Button Push: (n) The act of passing up a crowded elevator car, only to push the button again too soon, revealing the same car of people," and the "Stranger Avoidance Elevator Mad Dash," which needs no further explanation.
What's Driving This Trend
- Elevator Etiquette
- Opportunities for new technologies and training programs that help individuals navigate social interactions in elevators.
- Elevator Design Innovation
- Potential for innovations that improve elevator efficiency and reduce awkward encounters, such as real-time occupancy indicators or personalized elevator algorithms based on user habits.
- Elevator Cognitive Computing
- The rise of cognitive computing in elevators that can better predict and respond to passenger needs, reducing wait times and uncomfortable situations.
Who This Affects Most
- Real Estate
- Opportunities for building developers to invest in advanced elevator technology that can improve customer satisfaction and attract tenants.
- Technology
- Potential for tech companies to develop new elevator technologies, such as smart sensors, real-time analytics, and predictive maintenance systems.
- Professional Development
- Training and consulting services focused on improving elevator etiquette and social interactions can provide new business opportunities for consultants and educators.
