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Handrail etiquette

12/15/07

Permalink 08:43:44 pm, Categories: Metro

On the escalators at an unidentified Line 4 station platform, Ditiezu poster Akula sighted a novelty:

Line 4 - Handrail etiquette

Aha, you say, I've seen these before! Carrefour uses escalator handrail covers to advertise products at their store.

But before you dismiss these, notice what unique function they are serving. The handrail cover on the right is green and has handprints printed on it. The handrail cover on the left has a message. What message?

Line 4 - Handrail etiquette

共建和谐社会 关爱弱势群体

Build a harmonious socialist society together
Show love for the members of disadvantaged groups.

Line 4 - Handrail etiquette

公共通道请靠右站

Public passageway, please stand to the right

It's about time the Shanghai metro gave it another go! Let's see if the lesson catches on this time.

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