Cats could teach humans a lot, if humans would only pay
attention. For example, cats know a lot about etiquette. That’s probably why
the metro in Taipei, Taiwan, uses a cute cat named Majimeow as the face of a
campaign to promote civil behavior in stations and on trains.
Wear a mask if you're sick, Majimeow reminds riders in this message. |
Majimeow is a white cat with a large, round head. She
appears on a series of posters in which she is the victim of others’
thoughtlessness. Majimeow often has a cloud over her head, the result of frustration with her fellow commuters’ behavior. Sometimes tears pour down her face as a result of their
rudeness. Commuters are reminded of things like
- do not block the doors,
- do not take up an extra seat with your stuff,
- keep your voice down, and
- wear a mask if you’re sick.
Maybe if everyone imagines their fellow commuters as cute
cats, it will be easier to be considerate of them. You don’t want to make the
kitty cry, do you?
We are fortunate that old SoLT’s friend Joseph was in Taipei
recently, and he sent us the photos for this post. Thanks, Joseph!
Scroll down to see them all.
Let others off the train before you get on. |
Don't block the doors! Move to the center so others can get on the train. |
Shh! Keep your volume down. |
Don't stick your backpack in others' faces. |
Hope this civility campaign is successful! Cutie kitty cartoon!
ReplyDeleteToo cute!!! More proof that cats are taking over the world :)
ReplyDeleteThose are so cute, we need them in the USA :)
ReplyDeleteI love that they use a cat for this, surely no one does want to make a cat cry! :)
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