Escalator Etiquette

Discussions focus on crowd behavior issues on escalators and similar spaces like baggage claims, including poor queuing, blocking exits, standing too close, and difficulties moving or leaving due to congestion.

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chestervonwinch Feb 27, 2021 View on HN

I bet it's constantly crowded since no one can figure out how to exit.

tome Oct 24, 2010 View on HN

It depends whether other people are waiting or not.

jimbokun Apr 9, 2024 View on HN

Sounds like a “nobody goes there any more, it’s too crowded” kind of problem.

x86x87 Feb 23, 2023 View on HN

nah. you don't want all the people to leave at once.

hertzrat Mar 9, 2021 View on HN

That’s fair, I forgot how closely packed everyone is

ngokevin Jun 11, 2018 View on HN

Similar behavior at baggage claims, people stand as close to the conveyor belt as possible, blocking the view of people behind them. Then people behind try to get closer, etc.

Keyframe Dec 28, 2024 View on HN

People can't seem to find an exit.

AlecSchueler Jun 10, 2025 View on HN

Wouldn't now be the time to leave? A lot of people normally get stuck behind.

tomr75 Jun 9, 2024 View on HN

can't you queue with people

pkaye Sep 7, 2015 View on HN

Wouldn't the people at the front of the line start leaving and coming back to the end?