I think committed is the worst weasel word. Virgin are apparently commited to ensuring the toilets are clean. They're not prepared to say they actually will clean the toilets. They're just willing to commit to it.
I notice they don't offer us the same latitude. We're not allowed to merely commit to not blocking the toilets, we have to just not do it. I think maybe they shouldn't hold us to a higher standard in keeping their toilets clean than themselves. (Sorry about the blurry picture. Them trains is wobbly.)
And, actually, why do we have to put up with all these stupid words? Why can't they just say please let us know if the toilets aren't clean?
Isn't the important point whether the toilets were clean or not. Were they?
Posted by: Colman | October 18, 2006 at 11:17 PM
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Posted by: russell | October 18, 2006 at 11:32 PM
Wouldn't it be ideal if people were just clean, full stop.
That there wasn't a need for such signs at all!!
Kirsty (AKA clean freak)
Posted by: Kirsty | October 19, 2006 at 01:31 AM
In parks you often see the sign "Motorcycling is prohibited". I often wonder, as the kids tear past on their mini motos, how many people know what prohibited means.
Posted by: Ben | October 19, 2006 at 07:43 AM
Corporate-speak. It's shit. I expect better of Virgin. Why can't more corporations speak like people? (See, for example, Innocent.)And why is that people, when they want to sound 'official', adopt corporate-speak. 'Please move towards the exits at this time.' At this time?? At this time??!!! Why can't you just say 'NOW'?!
Posted by: neil | October 20, 2006 at 04:11 PM
Interesting observation, and I agree it's very annoying. Especially in the ladiesroom, as these admonitions are ubiquitous.
You might want to join us in the 2006 Bathroom Blogfest -- described in more detail here: http://arc.typepad.com/customercrossroads/2006/10/its_all_happeni.html
Posted by: Susan Abbott | October 27, 2006 at 11:18 PM