The Etiquette of Public Places

There are rules we need to know and practice about etiquette to let people know that we are being respectful. This blog will cover the accepted etiquette of doors to buildings.

Revolving Doors
Who goes first: A parent leads the way for a child, pushing gently and exiting first to help the child exit. Boys and men enter first so they can push the door for girls and women. Boys let men enter first.

Always yield to persons with disabilities, older persons, and those with heavy packages.

Pull and Push Doors
Children who are old enough and adults open and hold the door for the next person. If someone holds the door for you, please say “Thank you.”

When there is a heavy push door, a parent or an adult will usually go through first and hold it open for anyone coming behind. To avoid accidents, hold the door open until you’re sure that no one is behind you.

Elevators
When the door opens on an uncrowded elevator, men and boys should let women and girls enter and exit first.

When it’s crowded, the persons nearest the door enter and exit first.

When you’re nearest the door, but it’s not your floor, step aside within the elevator to allow those in the rear to exit.

The person closest to the panel in a crowded elevator can ask the other passengers their floor numbers, press the buttons for them, and hold the “door open” button until everyone has exited the elevator. Children should ask permission first from an adult before becoming the “button pusher.”

Always yield to persons with disabilities and persons getting off.

Escalators and Stairs
When children are with an adult and are approaching the escalator or stairs, they should let the adult guide them. Always stand to the right.

Once at the top, don’t stop as soon as you get off the escalator or stairs. Step to the right and out of the flow of traffic.

Always yield to persons with disabilities and persons in a hurry.