I’ve posted links to stories before, stories that have a Space Elevator theme. This one is a bit different, and the Space Elevator is only used as a backdrop. But I think it works.
I understand that in the early days of cruise ships, a “culture” did emerge, complete with expected practices and ceremonies. Now that they’ve become more affordable and more commonplace, that’s all gone. If the Space Elevator ever starts transporting tourists, perhaps a similar culture may also emerge as polish_sausage theorizes…