Elevator Etiquette Showdown: How One Hotel Guest Took a Stand Against a Door Dasher
Picture this: You’re staying in a hotel for a week, probably fueled by weak conference coffee and the vague hope of a free continental breakfast. You’re just trying to get to your room in peace, but there’s always that one person who treats elevator exits like a Black Friday doorbuster sale. Enter our hero, u/Titfortat101, who faced off with such a hotel hall menace—and delivered a masterclass in petty revenge that the internet can’t stop talking about.
You see, elevators are like the Switzerland of hotel amenities: neutral territory where people from all walks of life must briefly coexist in a tiny metal box. There’s a sacred, unwritten rule: let people off before you barge in. It’s Elevator 101! But, as we learned from u/Titfortat101’s viral r/PettyRevenge post, not everyone got the memo.
The Morning Rush: An Etiquette Emergency
Our story begins with a classic hotel encounter. The elevator doors slide open. On the other side? A woman who, with the intensity of an Olympic sprinter, barrels straight into the elevator before anyone can step off. Her partner, perhaps more versed in basic manners, waits politely. But the woman? She’s in such a rush that our protagonist must literally jump back to avoid being steamrolled. Awkward, right? But also—relatable. Who among us hasn’t been there, cursing under their breath, wishing there were a referee to hand out red cards for elevator fouls?
The Sweet, Sweet Taste of Petty Revenge
As fate (and hotel schedules) would have it, the next morning brings a sequel. Once again, the elevator doors slide open, and there she is: Ms. Door Dasher, ready for round two. But this time, u/Titfortat101 isn’t about to be sidelined. Channeling the spirit of petty justice, our hero power-walks out, shoulder-checking the offending guest in a maneuver that’s more “shoulder-chest” than “shoulder-to-shoulder” (height differences and all). The woman stumbles, shoots a glare, but our protagonist just flashes a smile and walks on—victory achieved in the most deliciously petty way possible.
Elevator Etiquette: Why Are We Like This?
What is it about elevators that brings out the worst in people? Is it the tiny, enclosed space? The impatience of waiting? The unspoken battle for dominance over the Door Open and Door Close buttons? Social psychologist Dr. Elevator (okay, not a real person, but go with me here) might say it’s a combination of anonymity and urgency. But when basic etiquette fails, sometimes a little petty revenge is the only way to restore balance to the universe.
And let’s be honest: aren’t we all a little bit petty, sometimes? Petty revenge is the seasoning on life’s bland injustices—the tiny victories that keep us sane when the world feels like a never-ending line at the DMV. From “accidentally” blocking a spot-stealer in the parking lot to giving a loud chewer the stink-eye, these micro-moments of justice are oddly cathartic.
The Aftermath: Smiles, Glares, and Unspoken Triumphs
The best part? The next time our hero and the elevator offender cross paths in the lobby, it’s a silent standoff of glances: one smiling, the other glaring. No words needed. In the realm of petty revenge, a smile is sometimes the sharpest weapon.
Lessons Learned (Or Not)
So what can we take away from this saga? First, let people off the elevator before you get on. Seriously, it’s not that hard. Second, if you’re the victim of minor social crimes, a dash of harmless pettiness can be surprisingly satisfying. And finally, never underestimate the power of a well-timed smile—it just might be the perfect encore to your own moment of minor triumph.
What’s Your Petty Revenge Story?
We’ve all been there—facing down small-scale rudeness with the urge to fight back in the pettiest way possible. Have you ever delivered some poetic justice in your daily life? Or maybe you’ve been on the receiving end? Share your stories in the comments below! Because as u/Titfortat101 proved, sometimes the tiniest victories are the sweetest.
Elevator etiquette: It’s not rocket science, folks. Let’s make the world a less petty place…or at least, a more entertaining one.
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Original Reddit Post: I purposefully walked into a woman who wouldn't let me off the elevator.