It is so ridiculously easy to gain a reputation for being competent by just reading signs.
This is not metaphorical. I mean actual, literal pieces of paper/plastic/metal/whatever explicitly erected to inform the public.
“How did you know this was the right trail?” I read the sign.
“Wow, how did you know what that flower is?” There’s a SIGN.
“How did you know we needed to use the side door?” THERE IS A SIGN POSTED ON THE FRONT DOOR.
Just…why are we having such different experiences of the world? People can read. I KNOW they can read. There’s nothing wrong with their vision.
Just. READ. THE. GOD. DAMN. SIGN.
This also applies to:
Syllabi
Instructions
As someone who works in retail: People don't read. They're allergic or something, I can't explain it otherwise.
"We have a technical issue so only cash payments are accepted at this moment"
"And how was I supposed to know that"
"By reading one of the six signs we hung up including the one blocking the entry way so you'll have to go past it to even get in"
