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.
āHow did you know this was the right trail?ā I read the sign.
āWow, how did you know what that flower is?ā Thereās a SIGN.
āHow did you know we needed to use the side door?ā THERE IS A SIGN POSTED ON THE FRONT DOOR.
Justā¦why are we having such different experiences of the world? People can read. I KNOW they can read. Thereās nothing wrong with their vision.
Just. READ. THE. GOD. DAMN. SIGN.
This also applies to:
Syllabi
Instructions
All I do in my job is read instructions and I've somehow become the MVP in my department.
The bar in life is so incredibly low and you will go far if you just fucking read.




























