Awkward in the Elevator

Statement: part I

For my project I am going to be doing the unthinkable in an elevator. Instead of just walking in, turning around, and facing the door like the typical rider does, I am going to be switching things up a bit. I'm going to be entering the elevator and instead of turning around I will continue to face the other riders and try to strike a conversation. Many people feel uncomfortable with something like this happens and I want to capture the other riders reactions on film. I was motivated to do this because it will not make me feel too awkward because it is something I have always wanted to do just to see how others will react. In movies everyone always looks uncomfortable and ignores you. So I am interested the reaction that I will receive from others. Through this experiment I am exploring people reactions when trapped in a closed space while feeling uncomfortable. I will be trying to find out what kind of reactions I will receive as well as why I receive those reactions.

What the experience was like and peoples reactions will be posted by Wednesday.