Elevator Manners

This presentation was prepared and presented by me, in my company.
Being HR and Admin Officer, I took an initiative and prepared training modules for different types of employees.
This presentation focuses on the manners regarding elevator. It is helpful for corporate staff.
It is also helpful for the students preparing for interviews.

1. Elevator Manners and Etiquettes Presentation by – Mr. Omkar Tembe HR & Admin Officer Kothari Agritech Pvt. Ltd. Presentation by - Mr. Omkar Tembe 1

2. Objectives of Presentation – To get aware about terminologies of elevator. To get aware about professional manners and etiquettes regarding elevator. Usefulness of Presentation – For students For working professionals For common man. Presentation by - Mr. Omkar Tembe 2

3. Terminologies related to Elevator – Elevators / lift : T ype of vertical transportation that moves people or goods between floors (levels, decks ). P owered by electric motors Cab / Cabin / Car : Space inside an Elevator. Compensating Chain : A welded link chain used as a weight compensation. One end is attached to the underneath whilst the other is attached to the counterweight. Counterweight : Dead weight traction which enables the elevator to counterbalance its weight. Ride comfort : User experience of riding an elevator. Smoothness + Vibrations + Noise Elevator downtime : The time that an elevator is out of service, due to repair or maintenance. Elevator car operating panel (COP) : The car operating panel is the display and control unit located inside the elevator car. E levator pitch / speech / statement   : Short description of an idea, product, company, or oneself understandable in a short period of time. Presentation by - Mr. Omkar Tembe 3

4. Waiting for Elevator – Press the call button Stand to the right of the doors. Stand away from the doors. Allow people to exit before you enter. If you’re with a large group, then wait for an empty elevator . The left and middle is open for those getting off the elevator. Don't enter the elevator until everyone exits. Don't try to enter onto a full elevator . Presentation by - Mr. Omkar Tembe 4

5. Always wait for insiders to allow or welcome your entry. Be patient. Don't ask someone to held the elevator. Respect lines (Queue). Take the stairs for one or two floors journey. Sequence of Entering an Elevator – 1) The persons, who are closest to the door. 2) Ladies , Old Age People and Kids Know or ask the direction ( Up or Down). Close the door (if it is not automatic) , only if no one else is entering. Waiting for Elevator – Presentation by - Mr. Omkar Tembe 5

6. Be the button pusher. B e willing to push a button for someone who asks, if you are near to button. You can also ask someone who has just entered what floor they are going to. Don't ask someone else to push the button for you unless you cannot clearly push the button yourself . Upon entering the elevator, move to the space that is farthest away from the other riders. Move to the back. Entering the e levator – Presentation by - Mr. Omkar Tembe 6

7. Stay farthest from the door if you will be the last person to step out. If you are near to door – Exit from Elevator – hold door with hand – let others exit – Enter in the Elevator. Exit quickly , but orderly. If you are in back, announce your floor is coming up as it approaches . Ex . - "Excuse me, my floor is next“ Stand as close to a wall as possible. Stand towards the back, if you have to go at the bottom or top . Entering the e levator – Presentation by - Mr. Omkar Tembe 7

8. Speak sparingly. Break the ice politely . Ex. - "Good Morning" or " Hello” Don’t continue conversation, pause it. Keep light conversation. Never gossip or discuss personal or private information while in an elevator . Respect space . (Six inches – Min. Distance) If there are one or two other people on the elevator, go to separate sides of the elevator. If there are four people, go to each corner. If there are five or more, spread so each person is equally spaced in the elevator . Journey from the e levator – Presentation by - Mr. Omkar Tembe 8

9. Face forward. Quick eye contact (less than 1 second) – Smile – Nodd – Enter the Elevator – Turn around & face the door. Hold all objects by your feet. Keep them low either in front of you or beside you. Never talk on your cell phone. End all conversation or Put on hold (Mute) Don’t move too much. Avoid Jiggling legs, pacing, moving arms, or other movements. Do not text, look at mobile in crowded elevator. Think about odors. – Don’t belch, don’t bring smelly food, don’t apply perfume or lotion, Do not make more than one second of eye contact with anyone Stare straight ahead – facing the door. Journey from the e levator – Presentation by - Mr. Omkar Tembe 9

10. Do not eat or drink in an elevator. Behave appropriately. (Even if you are with friend, relative, spouse) Don’t make eye contact or don’t stare at anyone. Don’t hit an already-hit button . Don’t hold the elevator up to finish a conversation . Don’t dress up in an elevator. (Putting coat, Knotting tie, Make up, etc.) Don’t let others listen your headphones. Don’t keep your backpack on. Own up your mistakes. Ex. - Oops! Pressed the wrong floor and say sorry. Journey from the e levator – Presentation by - Mr. Omkar Tembe 10

11. Ladies first Allow clients or guests to exit first . Reaching your floor – announce to the other riders. Avoid pushing. Getting out of the way. Exit from the e levator – Presentation by - Mr. Omkar Tembe 11

12. Thank You !!! Presentation by - Mr. Omkar Tembe 12