How do you feel, when you are alone in a elevator……

Deepak I donot think I would be uncomfortable. I am pretty okay with things like that. But I do agree some girls and some boys they are like this not only when in a life but also elsewhere. But tell me, what would you have done if you are stuck with a woman??

I hate elevators and will take the stairs if I can just because I feel claustrophobic in elevators and always worry that something will happen that I will get stuck in there . I am uncomfortable if I am alone in an elevator with a man and I am alone just because we have been taught that you can't trust anyone no matter how well dressed or how nice a person may seem . Thankfully this doesn't happen often because I take the stairs or have someone with me even if it is one of the children and even though they can't do anything to help should something happen , just having someone else I know with me , makes me feel more comfortable .

Dpk, I've noticed this behaviour pattern a few times, and that is only when i've not been pre occupied with my own thoughts. I would distance myself conciously and look away from the person so that the feeling of discomfort with the person reduces. I've also seen men more than often create these feelings by looking at the women with eyes of hungry wolves, make certain gestures and remarks which make women feel uncomfortable and wanting to get out of that elevator. The discomfort of being in enclosed spaces also adds to it.

Hi dear i am male and not into using lift that often as our office is not in high rise building, but whenever i use the lift in hotel or some building, i did not notice or observe it, i think its pretty normal and routine thing now as now lifts are not that slow that it took ages to reach the destination, maximum 2-3 and during that u r busy at the changing numbers of floor and waiting for ur destination floor take care

Honestly I don't feel comfortable when I was alone in an elevator and I even refuse to ride in when I found out that I will be alone in that one. I would rather choose to take the stairs than be alone inside an elevator. Though there are times that I can face my fear of riding alone the elevator.

Because of the high crime rate on my country, I think I will be acting the same as the girl you have mentioned. I am really afraid nowadays to walk in a dark street alone the same as staying alone with a stranger especially a man inside an elevator. I guess I will be having a very fast heart beat on that moment as I always do when I ride a commuter jeepney here during night time when I can't get a cab. Watching movies makes me so afraid of people as I imagine things like what I watched can possibly happen to me. And of course the news stories that I read every time I have the time to read newspapers.

I don't feel restless if there is someone in an elevator with me, I feel very happy because I am very scared to be alone in an elevator; so I am thankfull for anyone that will travel along as long as they aren't going to try and assault me, lol!

H[i]I dpk, I haven't tried this but if ever I will be with a man and stranger to me in the elevator, I will be conscious too! But,I will try to manage a conversation to break the worries or consciousnes[/i]s!

I am happy as long as I have company in the elevator. Gender doesnt matter.I worry more if I am alone there. I am kinda paranoid when I am alone in the elevator especially at night.

If I was with a man I think I would be a bit concious and nervous. In fact we women feel concious whenever we are alone with a strange man anywhere - be it a lift, a cab or a cabin. I think we feel that you men are too dangerous to be left alone with! You men are a terrifying species!

I cant say as I ever thought about it before, now though I think it might worry me thanks! I guess though you can fully say you are 100% safe anywhere anymore not even in your own home sad but true so while its best to be aware of any dangers i also think its best not to dwell on it too much or you could spend your whole life worrying for nothing.

Not usually, unless the man looks like he's gonna be rude or mean..lol...It is a confined space and the woman is more or less helpless so she would feel uncomfortable. I've never been in that position, and if i've ever been it was with someone who I know are at least someone whose face I'm familiar with. If it was some suspicious character , then I would feel uncomfortable.

Well I am not a woman dude but still I saw many Ladies feel uncomfortable too just like what you saw. But I would like to tell them all one thing, not all guys are bad and they don't do anything wrong in public. So I don't think you need to worry at all.

hello deepak! This is a very interesting discussion. I never tried to be alone with a man on the elevator but if it will happen to me, it's really awkward. Scary is the right word too..hehehe. I know we women are overreacting about it especially for asian women but I guess it has been stereotype that the girl and boy shouldn't be alone together or elso something's might happen..

It depends on where I am. If it is in the elevator of my apartment complex and it is a person I do not know....I am fine and not too worried. I just feel funny that there's nothing to talk about....sometimes, I do make the first move...say 'hello' and ask them where they live. But if it is in the elevator of a public place, I am quite wary and pray for the lift to reach the floor I need to get down at and also try to make sure that my son does not blurt out any information that the other person can use (my son does get over-friendly with strangers...especially when I am with him because he thinks it is safe then). It also depends on how the other person is looking at me and if it makes me uncomfortable. Sometimes, there are men who do not even think about it and don't even realize that he is travelling alone with a woman. I don't feel restless then.

I will definitely feel uncomfortable. Our society is like that we can't trust anyone. We are reading in newspapers about the uncomfortable news daily so as a lady I have to take precaution. If I am alone I will try to avoid the lift. I won't mind to climb up the stairs. Once I did it, I walked upto the 4th floor. I don't know as a man you can understand our feelings.

Hello my friend, yes I often do feel self concious or restless if alone in an elevator with another male. I think the main reason i feel this way is I feel awkward as I feel like i should talk to that person. It feels uncomfortable having awkward silences. I also feel uncomfortable if I am alone with another woman in the elevator too for the same reason.

I had a very bad experience some days back at the elevator in a hospital. There was a power cut and I had to spend 30 odd minutes stuck in it. There were supportive co passengers,who helped me a lot to cool down,as I was really scared..

ya, absolutely right, i have hat feeling too. by the way i am a gilr, i don't know how and what to do, it is so embarrassedly. a few minute feel too long at that time, and when reach the destination, i will go as quickly as i can.

This happen to me last night. I am male I'm 5'10 200 pounds and 42 years old. This young women and I entered the same lift. Being polite I allowed her to enter first. I was headed to the 7th floor ICU Ward of our Local Hospital to vist my brother. She was going to the third floor. I went to the rear of the compartment and stood quietly. She asked me what floor I was going too? I replied 7th floor Please. She stood her back to me at the front of the compartment near the controls. With my attention on my brother. I didnt notice how uncomfortable she was however it became very clear. The thing is I never glanced or said a word to her. Other than to say Hello 7th Floor Please.