Oryx - will try. i'll go get some practice done. hehe

MxY - i have no problems with hi or hello or returning the greeting ... but thats just it. i dont feel comfortable exchanging names on the first time i see someone in a lift. btw, in my previous accomodation, i met this wonderful lady while i was helping her put her shopping bags which was much to carry, and everytime we met we exchange pleasantries.. but i never knew her name.

Aisha - yep, maybe cuz you're boxed in.. still, its creepy.