Decisive Moment
One of the most universally awkward moments associated with elevators happens when the doors are slowly closing. You know when you’re about to get onto an elevator but the door starts closing? You make eye contact with the person(s) inside and chances are they just want to let it close and move on. Do you run for it? Stand awkwardly and stare at someone inside as the door slowly closing? If you run for it and hold the door open, you risk pissing off the late people that will be standing next to during the whole awkward ride; probably a good idea to play it safe and catch the next one. Exception: buildings where elevators are really slow and hard to grab, if you need to loose someone.
