Tips getting off a chair lift?

This past weekend was my first time ever snowboarding (without lessons) not on the beginner hill. Well the first time I fell getting off crashed into my friend. Second time I completely biffed it and sprained and pulled something in my left knee, most painful experience ever.

Im wondering what are some tips for getting off the lift?

I’m ready just to go to gondola only resorts as I’m scared of the chair lift haha.