Elevator etiquette

Ok so I am coming up to the elevators and from the other side I see someone also going for the elevators. It just so happens that I get to the button first. I push up and the button turns green to obviously signal that its been pressed. Not even 5 seconds go by and this guy also pushes the button. Moron. Does he think the elevator senses the urgency with which he needs to get up? If you see someone already waiting its a safe bet the elevator has been called. And even more if you're on the ground floor you can bet it will be going up. There's no need to make your stake on the elevator! This goes triple for when you actually see the person press the button not even a moment before you. Maybe the guy was going for my hand then tried to play it cool, I don't know. I guess he decided to make me angry rather than make me feel awkward.

There will be times, and this has happened to me, when you find yourself waiting with a bunch a people and someone will inevitably ask, "Has anyone pushed the button?" But c'mon, how many times can you share a chuckle with a bunch a strangers. In fact, those moments bring about a sense of community. Nothing builds community better than a shared moment of stupidity.

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Luckily, I work at a place with news tickers in the upper corner. So instead of the awkward walk in, turn 180 degrees and stare forward maneuver you can send your gaze upwards and hopefully catch a tidbit to pass on to a coworker.
Sometimes I enjoy standing beneath the ticker and watching was the other people try to avoid looking at this piece of work. It may be consider poor etiquette, but I don't stare at them. I use my periphery vision. Which is excellent thank you very much. (Please don't try to blindside me anything to test out that claim)

There are other things like chatting which are fine but I'll leave on one important note. Odors left in the elevator should only be good. Wait to rip one out until you have left and the doors have closed. That is unless your friend will be only for a few more floors with the stink. In which case, do your worst.
I had the pleasure of entering an elevator that was just recently inhabited by a somebody's lunch. It made the trip to the ground floor very enjoyable. I believe all elevators should be equipped with delicious smelling odorizers. That would make the world a better place. Remember you heard it here first.