Making sense of public signs
I'm usually the type of person who tries to do what's asked of me by public signs I figure that the person or organisation responsible for the sign has given their request some thought I hope that there's a good reason behind the request and that I can contribute to the public good by doing what's askedBut this sign by the lift at a bus station has got me wondering At this bus station exit, there are two choices: the lift, or a steep flight of stairs Several times each week, I arrive at...
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I have a real dislike of pushy selling tactics My personal policy is to never buy from people who phone me, knock on my door, or stop me in the street Of course, I'm aware of the conflicts this creates for me as a communicator When I develop communication materials, I often try to grab the attention of disinterested audiences Yet here am I, openly expressing frustration about organisations trying to use the same tactics on meWithin that context, I was amused by the sticker I received from my...
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