Signs of the Times, Vol. 18, Issue 9

Occasionally Etiquetteer likes to post etiquette signs seen in the wider world.

This apartment does not wish to welcome proselytizers, but “No soliciting, no proselytizing” would communicate the message more simply and elegantly.

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One trembles to think of the experiences that required this notice to be posted!

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In an Italian restaurant, an attempt to embrace Perfect Propriety with history and humor:

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The message is expressed more discreetly at another restaurant.

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Notice the trouble the residents have taken to cease the flow of unwanted literature: a laminated and printed sign carefully attached to the front stairwell.

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Finally, a museum warning that keeps from being alarming.

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