- Personal space here is smaller than in North America. Today, it was hard to figure out if my coworker was just walking beside me or trying to have me take a turn along the path.
- The close door buttons in the elevators actually work (it feels like most elevator close door buttons in North America are placebos).
Cultural Differences
2008-10-22 05:57
The close door buttons work in older elevators in the US. For example, the elevator in my building will close instantly if you press the button, which is useful at MIT because what do you do when you’re stuck in the elevator with another person? Chit-chat or stare intently at your cell samples?