Here is one of the least documented, but nonetheless most devastating evils of our society: the 'DOOR CLOSE' button in elevators. It is supposed to save you time, allow you to decide who is to enter this intimate space with you, or simply give you a feeling of 'being in control' over one of the most unavoidable machines in our life.
However it simply does nothing. Except for annoying and frustrating you with its complete lack of responsiveness, and humiliating you in public.
Yes, conversely to its good mate the 'DOOR OPEN' button, the 'DOOR CLOSE' button it is simply a daily reminder of our insignificance and absence of control over our life.
The only thing you can do, is to enter the elevator and wait - and then hit the 'DOOR CLOSE' just before the elevator would have closed it's steal doors anyway. It takes some training, but at least showcases you as a person in control to your lift mates.
However it simply does nothing. Except for annoying and frustrating you with its complete lack of responsiveness, and humiliating you in public.
Yes, conversely to its good mate the 'DOOR OPEN' button, the 'DOOR CLOSE' button it is simply a daily reminder of our insignificance and absence of control over our life.
The only thing you can do, is to enter the elevator and wait - and then hit the 'DOOR CLOSE' just before the elevator would have closed it's steal doors anyway. It takes some training, but at least showcases you as a person in control to your lift mates.
