[From an Air France bulletin, dated December 1, 1989]
Here are some signs and notices written in English that were discovered
throughout the world. You have to give the writers an ‘E’ for Effort.
In a Bucharest hotel lobby:
The lift is being fixed for the next day. During that time we regret that
you will be unbearable.
In a Tokyo Hotel:
Is forbidden to steal hotel towels please. If you are not a person to do
such a thing is please not to read notis.
In a Paris hotel elevator:
Please leave your values at the front desk.
In a Yugoslavian hotel:
The flattening of underwear with pleasure is the job of the chambermaid.
In the lobby of a Moscow hotel across from Russian Orthodox monastery:
You are welcome to visit the cemetery where famous Russian and Soviet
composers, artists, and writers are buried daily except Thursday.
Outside a Hong Kong tailor shop:
Ladies may have a fit upstairs.
Outside a Paris dress shop:
Dresses for street walking.
On window of Greek dental office:
Teeth extracted by the latest Methodists.
In a Czechoslovakin tourist agency:
Take one of our horse-driven city tours – we guarantee no miscarriages.
In a Swiss mountain inn:
Special today — no ice cream.
On the door of a Moscow hotel room:
If this is your first visit to the USSR, you are welcome to it.
In the office of a Roman doctor:
Specialist in women and other diseases.
In an Acapulco hotel:
The manager has personally passed all the water served here.
In a Tokyo shop:
Our nylons cost more than common, but you’ll find they are best in the long
run.
~~
Dr Bob Griffin, www.grif.net
1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given