Door etiquette or rather lack there of...

Let’s talk about door etiquette or lack there of; more specifically the proper use of double doors. The ones often found in business, malls, schools, etc.

When you approach double doors, similar to the ones pictured above, how would you proceed? Would you use the door on the left or door on the right? For example, let’s say you’re exiting, so you’re walking out of the building. Which door (side) do you select and why?

Just curious because all too often I witness people using the door on the left, why?! I find this a strange and unexplainable phenomenon; it’s mind boggling. Often times this occurs even when someone is attempting to enter at the same time - daaaaaahhhhhhh.

I do not know if there are any “official” rules governing the use of doors, if not maybe there should be, but at a minimum I'd like to think that common sense and common courtesy would prevail and guide those confused soles. Alas, like SO many other things these days, no such luck – you’ve got a better chance of hearing a turtle fart…

Why can't we just all remember to use the door on the right? Don't use the door on the left, even if it happens to be open. Even if using the left door wouldn't put you in anyone's way, you still shouldn't use the left door. Follow the Door Rules. Walk on the right, and use the door on the right. Don't try to slip through on the left, even when nobody else is around, because the entire door system will break down.

Someone needs to come up with a song to help teach those offending dipsticks proper door etiquette. Perhaps, something similar to the Gary Rosen and Peter Gould song called– “righty tighty, lefty loosey” jingle.

Here are some additional door etiquette topics to discuss and ponder: Single doors used as both an exit and entrance - Letting people exit before entering, i.e. elevators. Holding doors for others – when and when not to and Revolving doors - use common sense.