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Woman Waits For Slow Elevator—Not Ready For When it Opens: 'Losing It'

Woman Waits For Slow Elevator—Not Ready For When it Opens: 'Losing It'

Summary

A healthcare worker shared an incident online about waiting for a slow elevator at work and encountering a passenger who refused to share the elevator without masks. The healthcare worker decided not to board and shared her experience on Reddit, receiving various reactions from users on how they would handle the situation.

Key Facts

  • A healthcare worker waited for an elevator that is known to be slow in her building.
  • The elevator was from the sixth floor, which has only one available lift.
  • The woman encountered a passenger who refused to share the elevator without masks.
  • The healthcare worker stepped back and chose to wait for the elevator to return.
  • Reddit users commented with different opinions about how they would have reacted.
  • Typical elevator etiquette suggests allowing people to exit before entering.
  • Brief, unfriendly encounters can leave lasting negative feelings.

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