Translation Humor

Translators know that the briefer the phrase, the harder it is to translate. Others think that anyone can translate a simple sign. Here are some signs reportedly seen around the world:

Cocktail lounge, Norway:

LADIES ARE REQUESTED NOT TO HAVE CHILDREN IN THE BAR.

Instructions for using a hotel air conditioner, Japan:

IF YOU WANT TO BE COOL IN YOUR ROOM, PLEASE CONTROL YOURSELF.

Men's rest room in Japan:

TO STOP LEAK TURN COCK TO THE RIGHT

Hotel room notice, Thailand:

WE WILL EXECUTE YOUR SOLICITORS WITH PLEASURE

Hotel lobby, Bucharest:

THE LIFT IS BEING REPAIRED FOR THE NEXT DAY. DURING THAT TIME WE REGRET THAT YOU WILL BE UNBEARABLE.

Hotel, Japan:

YOU ARE INVITED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CHAMBERMAIDS. THEY ARE HERE TO SERVICE YOU.

Hotel catering to skiers, Austria:

NOT TO PERAMBULATE THE CORRIDORS IN THE HOURS OF REPOSE IN THE BOOTS OF ASCENSION.

Air courier office, Copenhagen:

WE TAKE YOUR PACKAGES AND SEND THEM IN ALL DIRECTIONS.

On the front desk of a hotel, Colombia:

IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST VISIT TO OUR COUNTRY, YOU ARE WELCOME TO IT.

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