The use of Propio?

Question

Today, as I was exiting the elvevator, I said to the other person "con permiso" which is a polite way to say "excuse me" or more literally "with your permission". Every other time in my experience this has been followed by "adelante" which, of course, means "go ahead".

Well, today, the other occupant responded with "propio", which I can guess means "it's yours" (the permission for which I asked).

My question is this. Are there other responses to "con permiso" besides "adelante" that the folks on this forum are familiar with? Or, what might be the appropriate 3 second back and forth as you exit an elevator?

Answer 1

Propio is common among educated people

One can also say Pase Ud

And Con permiso is the best way to initiate.

Excellent! Thanks. - petersenkid2, JUL 9, 2010

Answer 2

Pásale (México), also used when somebody lets you in their home

Ah yes! Thanks. - petersenkid2, JUL 9, 2010

Answer 3

I used to hear 'perdone Vd' - can't think of anything else....

Margaret, "Perdón" is for interrupting or bumping someone, etc - 005faa61, JUL 9, 2010