Good advice from The Snark, of Fulton County Daily Report fame…reprinted in Large Law Firm [note: links added to excerpt]:
"The random assortment of people joined together in a small box moving at rapid speed puts you in the close personal space of your co-workers in ways that would otherwise be unacceptable. The unique nature of elevator interaction requires the observation of certain ‘good elevator practices.’ After all, the elevator ride up to the office may be the only time you ever brush elbows with the firm’s Legendary Litigator, Merger Master or Terrifying Tax Partner.
"With that in mind, I offer a few tips for surviving this delicate social experiment without leaving the impression that you are a Completely Clueless Cog.
"Some common elevator faux pas that require immediate discussion follow."
Not only funny, this is a must-read article for everyone who works in a law firm, large OR small. Well, if your office building has no elevators, never mind….