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Before you hop on an elevator, press the “up” or “down” button depending on which direction you want to go. When the door opens, stand clear to allow other people to leave, like on subways or buses. If the elevator is going in your direction, decide if there’s enough space before entering. If not, just wait for the next one. Then, press the button of the floor you want to go to, but if someone is standing near the buttons, politely ask them to press it for you. For more tips on riding elevators, like how to calm your nerves if confined spaces make you anxious, keep reading!