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Instructions That Will Never Be Followed
Instructions That Will Never Be Followed!
Sometimes the best marketing lessons show up in the strangest places.
Like a bathroom wall!
I spotted a sign that said:
"Do not scratch or damage bathroom walls."
And guess what was right underneath it?
Someone had scribbled on the wall!
You really can't make this stuff up. 😂
But there's an interesting lesson here about human behavior.
People don't always respond well to being told what NOT to do.
In psychology, there's a concept called psychological reactance. Sometimes, when people feel their freedom is being restricted, they become more motivated to resist.
Now, that doesn't mean every negative instruction backfires. But it does mean we should think carefully about how we communicate.
I've seen this principle come up in marketing, business management, and everyday instructions.
Instead of constantly telling people what NOT to do, consider explaining what you WANT them to do.
Make your instructions clear.
Keep them positive when appropriate.
And give people a reason to cooperate.
Whether you're writing advertising copy, managing employees, or posting instructions in a public restroom, the words you choose matter.
And sometimes a simple bathroom sign provides a pretty memorable reminder!
What do you think?
Do signs telling people NOT to do something sometimes make them want to do it even more?
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