Elevators - Using the "Door Open" button vs. blocking the door sensor
I would like to know, is there any reason why in the United States, most people hold the elevator door open by blocking the door sensor instead of using the "Door Open" (<|>) button? It seems much safer to use the button especially if the doors are almost completely closed, reducing the risk of physical injury. In addition, there will be more width for additional passengers to enter. Furthermore, if the doors are held for too long, the elevator will go into nudge mode and will slowly close the doors regardless of whether or not the sensors are being blocked.
I wonder, why is this? I heard that in Japan using the "Door Open" button is the rule, rather than the exception.
Last edited by Pink Jazz; May 28, 2015 at 1:32 AM.
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