It's safe to say, in this day and age, a lot of us are mighty impatient and will do anything to speed things up.

Many of us are guilty of pressing the 'close door' button when getting on a lift (because who wants to wait an extra 20 seconds for the door to close itself?!).

Well, it turns out that that button is actually a scam and hasn't worked on any elevator since the 1990s.

Say whaaat?

According to experts, the button is a fake and won't actually close your door faster – it's there to make you feel in control.

A disability act was passed by manufacturers in 1990 which states that a lift should remain open as long as possible to facilitate anyone with a disability, such as someone on crutches or in a wheelchair, who might need extra time walking onto the lift.

However, the button will work for emergency services, but only with a special key or code.

Karen W. Penafiel, executive director of National Elevator Industry Inc told The New York Times that it's still very important to have those buttons there… to boost self-esteem.

"Perceived control is very important. It diminishes stress and promotes well-being."

Well, there you go. Will you still press the button now even though you know it doesn't work?