Mixed Signal Welcome in Retail

To my way of thinking, this sign sends mixed signals. If you invite me to linger, maybe I could snack too? This is like too strongly saying “Don’t Walk on the Grass” at the local park. I understand the rationale is to keep the brilliant carpeting unsullied. But maybe a durable surface and free-reign use would have been a better alternative. And if your purpose was a quiet, protected sitting area, an alcove not center concourse might be the spot. Still a very nice look, even if signage a bit standoffish. CLICK the thumbnail for the obligatory alternate view.

Declare war on the unwanted at…
“Anti-Amenity: Don’t Sit Here.”

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For Welcome posts by Title see..
“Billboard Welcome to Ross®”
“Upright Standoffs Mount Mural”
“Design Studio Personal Welcome”
“USPS® Welcome Mat Sells Service“
“Jo-Ann® TEXT Welcome Discount“
“Mixed Signal Welcome in Retail”
“Metro Cart as Welcome Wagon”
“Eyebrow as Pet Sign Qualifier”
“Equal Opportunity for Pets”

For Welcome resources see…
“Welcome Pinterest Board”
“Welcome Index Page”

For Regulating Retail Signs by Title see…
“Mixed Signal Welcome in Retail” (This Post)
“Adult Content in Retail“
“No Smoking. Have a Mint Instead!“
“Return Policy Empowers Sales”
“You Bought It, You Own It!“
“Upscale Handle-With-Care Warning”
“All Sales Very, Very Final”
“Smoke Ye Not in Uncial Majuscules”
“No Bike Riding in Store”
“No Soliciting Unless Thin Mints”
“Unattended Child Warning“
“Don’t Bag the Baby”
“Warning: Not A Baby Wipe”
“No Grazing … You Big Heifer”
“No Free Taste Tests“
“Retail Rules of Engagement”
“Get Off The Cell Phone, Bai-tch”
“Warning Door Eats Children“
“Mall Cops a Phone Call Away”
“Shoplifters Put On Stern Notice!“
“Handicapped Store Front Decal“

For Parking Regulations by Title see…
“Not-So-Handicapped Parking“
“Stupid Parking Prohibited“
“Parking Signs Employ Agency Creative”
“Horse and Buggy Parking Only“

For Regulating Retail resources see…
“Regulating Retail Tag” for a scrolling list of discussions.
“Regulating Retail with Signs Pinterest Board“ for a visual summary.
“Regulating Retail Index Page” for all resources and links

 For Benches and Sitting by Title see…
“Mixed Signal Welcome in Retail” (This Post)
“Wood Bench Springs to Life In-Store“
“Man’s Best Friend in Retail”
“Recycled Shopping Cart”
“Turtle Riding at the Mall”
“Anti Amenity: Don’t Sit Here.“

For a list of all Benches and Sitting research aids see…
“Benches and Sitting Areas Tag”  for a scrollable selection of posts
“Benches and Sitting Areas Pinterest Board“ Visual Summary
“Benches and Sitting Areas Index Page” for all resources.