The Lift Button Syndrome

We have all noticed how some people frantically press the lift button again and again (or the traffic crossing button), especially when the lifts are moving very slowly, or when the traffic crossing lights don't change immediately.  I believe their assumption usually is, there must be some connection issue, despite the call light being lit. 

“Something must have failed somewhere, so I need to press a few more times, to ensure that the system gets the signal.” 

It just like, some would press the door-close button a few times after they entered the lift. Do the doors close faster that way?

The above usually happens in fast-paced societies, where many are inpatient.  When we do that, it stresses us, or vice versa, the stress that we are having causes us to do that.

What I am proposing is:

• Understand that the lifts or pedestrian crossing lights don't move or change faster because we hit it more times;

• Take it easy, wherever we are going.  There is no need to rush, even if we are late.  Don't find ways to stress ourselves out;

• The above being said, it is important that we plan our schedule such that we will not be late.  Yes, things may happen.  But it will not be always happening, if we plan;

• Take a deep breath, and exhale.  Relax.  Pressing the buttons many times only makes others laugh at us.