Elevator Usage Behavior and Strategies

The video discusses the issue of elevator congestion in an 18-story building and explores the use of shaming messages to encourage people to take the stairs. It highlights the effectiveness of using embarrassment as a motivator by providing real-life examples of public shaming. The video concludes with the success of the 'elevator of shame' in increasing stair usage by 50%, suggesting that direct and embarrassing messages can effectively change behavior.

What was the primary issue addressed in the 18-story building?

• Elevator maintenance

• Elevator congestion

• Building security

• Staircase design

What method was proposed to reduce elevator congestion?

• Installing more elevators

• Encouraging stair use through messages

• Reducing building occupancy

• Improving elevator speed

How did Judge Pinky Carr use shame as a motivator?

• By fining offenders

• By giving them community service

• By making them wear signs

• By sending them to jail

What was the purpose of the more embarrassing elevator message?

• To entertain users

• To increase the shame factor

• To provide information

• To test new technology

What was the reaction of people to the elevator's message?

• They ignored it

• They found it amusing

• They felt awkward

• They were confused

What realization did people have after hearing the elevator message?

• The building was too tall

• The elevator was broken

• The stairs were faster

• They should use the stairs more

What did some people not realize about the building initially?

• The building was tall

• The elevators were new

• The elevators were slow

• The building had stairs

What was the general behavior of people in the city regarding elevator use?

• They used elevators only for high floors

• They preferred stairs

• They avoided elevators

• They were on autopilot

What was the result of the 'elevator of shame' initiative?

• Increased stair usage by 50%

• Decreased building occupancy

• No change in behavior

• Increased elevator usage

What was the key factor in the success of the elevator messages?

• The timing of the messages

• The humor in the messages

• The directness of the messages

• The volume of the messages