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The opposite of Do Not Disturb

Posted on October 5th, 2008

Often, on the back of a ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign is a ‘Make Up My Room Now’ message of some sort. But, now matter how they phrase it, isn’t it the same as an “I’m Out, So This Would Be a Good to Rob Me, Especially If You Are Squeamish about Violence” sign?

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10 Responses to “The opposite of Do Not Disturb”

  1. Andy Weinberger (yes, I am related), on October 5th, 2008 at 9:36 am Said:

    I’ve had the same concerns. I also wonder how often pranksters change the “Do Not Disturb” to the “Please Interrupt My Sleep And Other Private Activities” side. (NO, I have never done it).

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  3. Tim, on October 5th, 2008 at 11:57 am Said:

    The best door hanging I’ve seen was one I lifted from the Parker Meridian in New York many years back and which is still displayed in my office. It simply reads “Go Away”.

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  5. Mark Dionne, on October 7th, 2008 at 7:10 pm Said:

    How about “NRA Member”?

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  7. Mikey, on October 8th, 2008 at 2:37 pm Said:

    I like those signs, especially if I go out early but know I’m going to be back after lunch. Staff can do their thing while I’m gone. Of course, not being a wealthy world traveler like you, I don’t have lots of valuables to leave unguarded in my room. Robbers can take whatever they find if they really want it, but I bet they will be disappointed.

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  9. TPile » Blog Archive » How Soon Until We Start Hearing Stories Of Twitter Criminals?, on October 9th, 2008 at 6:40 am Said:

    [...] in many hotels says something along the lines of “Make Up My Room Now.” As Weingberg astutely notes, some could interpret this as actually saying: “I’m Out, So This Would Be a Good to Rob [...]

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  11. How Soon Until We Start Hearing Stories Of Twitter Criminals? - BuzzYA!, on October 9th, 2008 at 7:10 am Said:

    [...] Disturb sign in many hotels says something along the lines of “Make Up My Room Now.” As Weingberg astutely notes, some could interpret this as actually saying: “I’m Out, So This Would Be a Good to Rob Me, [...]

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  13. How Soon Until We Start Hearing Stories Of Twitter Criminals? | Technology Update News, on October 9th, 2008 at 7:11 am Said:

    [...] Disturb sign in many hotels says something along the lines of “Make Up My Room Now.” As Weingberg astutely notes, some could interpret this as actually saying: “I’m Out, So This Would Be a Good to Rob Me, [...]

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  15. Tech Verdict » Blog Archive » How Soon Until We Start Hearing Stories Of Twitter Criminals?, on October 9th, 2008 at 7:16 am Said:

    [...] Disturb sign in many hotels says something along the lines of “Make Up My Room Now.” As Weingberg astutely notes, some could interpret this as actually saying: “I’m Out, So This Would Be a Good to Rob Me, [...]

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  17. Tech Scoop - Hot Technology Gossip » How Soon Until We Start Hearing Stories Of Twitter Criminals?, on October 9th, 2008 at 7:17 am Said:

    [...] Disturb sign in many hotels says something along the lines of “Make Up My Room Now.” As Weingberg astutely notes, some could interpret this as actually saying: “I’m Out, So This Would Be a Good to Rob Me, [...]

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  19. Criminal 2.0 « ::::Electr0hed::::, on October 12th, 2008 at 1:10 pm Said:

    [...] in many hotels says something along the lines of “Make Up My Room Now.” As Weingberg astutely notes, some could interpret this as actually saying: “I’m Out, So This Would Be a Good to Rob [...]

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