Always Hold the Elevator
I work in a building with 10 floors, I am on the 5th. Last Thursday, I was coming back to the lobby from lunch and in a hurry, and I had just pressed the UP button and the elevator immediately opened up. Awesome!
Before I step into the elevator, I noticed someone coming up the stairs about 30 feet away. I usually like to wait for stragglers, so as to boost my own elevator karma.
As this person approaches, I notice she is fairly attractive and close to my age. Bonus points right? I also notice that she’s in a hurry. She asks me, “Is CSG in this building?”
-Me: yes it is! 10th floor! -Her: Oh okay, thank you! I’m running so late for my interview! By this point I notice she is not only attractive, but she is gorgeous.
I press “10” as she enters the elevator (using the Floor Number + Door Close button trick to jump straight to the requested floor) and she says, “Oh do you work for CSG too?”
-Me: No but since you’re late we’ll get you there first then I’ll go back down to 5 -Her: Aw that’s sweet, you don’t have to do that! Sure enough we zip past the 5th floor, and we hit the 10th. She gathers herself and catches her breath (from running to the building), & realizes she forgot her phone.
-Her: Oh my gosh I was supposed to call when I got here, could I use your phone I’m so sorry! -Me: Not a problem! She dials CSG from the elevator and clears everything up. She then goes on to say “You were a great help, thank you so much!”
I went for it, and said, “No problem! Let me know how it goes?” She smiles a bit shyly and says “I sure will” and proceeds to tap away at my phone. She hands it back, smiles again, and walks away.
I look down at my phone: 7 digits, programmed under contact name “Samantha Elevator.” For a guy who NEVER gets the girl, I was pretty elated. We’re going out for drinks tomorrow night.