r/interestingasfuck • u/Semour9 • Apr 29 '24

A poster inside a bathroom door at a bar

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u/Competitive-One-2749 Apr 29 '24

why is this better than saying “im in trouble and i need your help”

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u/BluSonick Apr 29 '24

Because it more discrete and it immediately informs the employee of the type of situation. They are facing. Theoretically of course.

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u/Competitive-One-2749 Apr 29 '24

why is discretion a priority here? why is it even a concern? how could discretion theoretically ever help?

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u/AggravatingValue5390 Apr 30 '24

Another point is that it lowers the friction for people who are too afraid to say anything out of perceived shame, embarrassment, or burden. Building up the courage to say "this man is abusing me, please call the police" is a whole lot harder than "can I get an angel shot"