China is busy cleaning up signs to prepare for the Olympics in 2008.   The one at the right is meant to mark an ethnic diversity park!   Another sign which read "Stop to Smoke" but really meant "No Smoking."   While their desire to accomodate English speaking people and make things easier for them is commendable, the Chinese neddn't be embarrassed by their signage.   There are numerous errant signs listed on one web site.   Here are som of our favorites seen in hotels throughout the world:

• Moscow: "You are welcome to visit the cemetery where famous Russian and Soviet composers, artists, and writers are buried daily except Thursday."
  
• Bucharest: "The lift is being fixed for the next day. During that time we regret that you will be unbearable."
  
• Paris: "Please leave your values at the front desk."
  
• Athens: "Visitors are expected to complain at the office between the hours of 9 and 11 A.M. daily."
  
• Japan: "You are invited to take advantage of the chambermaid."
  

I don't know how I could live without these sorts of things.