These are some real messages on signs seen around the world (so=
me obviously for English-speaking visitors to that region). Some make perfe=
ct sense, while others show something lost in translation.
> Park benches may =
be wet during periods of rain.[France]
=
> For restrooms, go back to your behind=
=2E [Greece]
> Illiterate? Write for help to . . . [Louisiana]
> The small grass =
is ashamed to smile. Please do not bother it. [Japan]
=
> 24-hour parking. Viola=
tors will be towed. [England]
> Please do not empty your dog here.[Korea]=
> You m=
ust wear a mask. If you choose not to, you must not wear anything else to e=
nter. [Norway]
> Yes, we are open. Please park outside. [Mexico]
> Private sign. =
Do not read. [Wyoming]
> No Trespassing. We’re tired of hiding bodies.[N=
ew Jersey]
> Care: Bean soup explodes the intestines.[China]=
> Sign not in use. =
[Russia]
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Dr Bob Griffin
[email protected] www.grif.net
"Jesus Knows Me, This I Love!&qu=
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