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Endless fire doors in offices have created a manners crisis unique to the workplace. ‘What do you do,’ Matt asks, ‘when there’s a whole series of doors and the person ahead of you keeps holding them open for you? Do you thank them the first time or the last or every time?’ People often thank effusively when the first door is opened for them but become increasingly morose and sullen, giving the impression to the person trying to be polite that they are nothing but a nuisance.

 Thank the first time the door is held open.

 Thereafter, smile sweetly.

 Don’t giggle or get fed up. Would you rather have the door slammed in your face?