True Tales

Routine Question Reveals Sign Customers’ Naivete

“It’s amazing how many times this happens,” one sign pro says.

Published

7 months ago

October 4, 2023

Signs of the Times Staff Signs of the Times October 2023 Issue

Different Word, Same Thing

After picking up their decals for their truck doors, a client asked if we make stickers as well. We replied, “That is a sticker, sir.” Didn’t want to say what we could have said … It’s amazing how many times this happens. — Geoff Orlick, Quality Designs Ltd, Campbell River, Bc, Canada

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