- A study found that people decide where they stand based on a micro social hierarchy, established within seconds of entering the lift.
- More senior men direct themselves towards the back of the elevator cabins
- Younger men tended to take a spot in the middle of the lift
- And women of all ages and status stood at the front, closest to the door
These "findings" come from an ethnographic study conducted by a grad student in Australia during only 30 elevator rides. More research (across cultures) is obviously needed. But very cool idea.
Read the news report here.
