@Sturgis,
If you are referring to a certain level of chivalry and allowing others waiting for the elevator then the answer is somewhat true. Escalators are a different story. I'm not going to let people ahead of me to get on an escalator if the chance they happen to be the type who stand stationary on the escalator. I prefer to walk up escalators even when they're working.
You've been interviewed by the local press for a human interest story within the past 5 years.