I have questions.
- why is this on an exterior door?
- does that mean it is an entrance, then?
- why doesn’t it say not ‘an’ exit?
- is it maybe because it is ‘B’ exit?
- is there another reason I haven’t considered?
- is it me?
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‘ i never learn anything talking. i only learn things when 1 ask questions.’
-lou holtz
*The only coach in NCAA history to lead six different programs to bowl games, Coach Lou Holtz was a fixture in the college football coaching landscape for more than three decades. Best known for his tenure at Notre Dame, Holtz led the Fighting Irish to the 1988 National Championship and 100 wins. He won conference championships at William & Mary, North Carolina State and Arkansas and is the only coach to guide four different programs to final Top 20 rankings.
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I didn't have my glasses on.... 
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so many questions, but no answers!
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Same questions, and I’m sort of imagining “Severance” inside.
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It is strange to see A exit and not An exit…
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It’s not you. I have the same questions!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Interesting questions Beth
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Thank you, Beth, for the excellent quote!
Joanna
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When “No Exit” Is Posted On the Outside of an External Door
If the sign is mounted on the exterior face of a door, it’s not talking to people inside the building at all.
It’s talking to you, standing outside, and it means:
“This is not an entrance.”
In other words:
You cannot enter the building through that door.
It may be locked, alarmed, or reserved for staff or emergency use only.
The building wants to prevent people from trying the door and triggering alarms or entering a restricted area.
Why do they use “No Exit” instead of “No Entry”
Some facilities use “No Exit” on both sides of a non‑public door to maintain consistency with safety codes.
So the same door might say:
Inside: “No Exit” → don’t use this to leave
Outside: “No Exit” → don’t use this to enter
It’s a bit odd, but it’s allowed, and you’ll see it especially on:
Hospitals
Schools
Industrial buildings
Shopping centres with service corridors
In short
If the sign is on the outside of the door, it’s really telling you:
… “This is not a public entrance — use another door.”
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Thanks for the morning laugh!
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All good questions. You have to call Charles Schwab now to find out the answers. If you don’t, I will. The questions will bug me for days!!!! Ha ha! 🤣🤣😎😎😎
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Ahhh…I loved reading the comments thus far! I’m feeling what Merrildsmith said…feeling a little “Severance” sketchy about the need to tell we…on the outside…that it’s not an exit. Hmmm…
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now that you mention it… (lol)
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The sign says ‘A Exit’ but my brain automatically added the ‘n.’ to your questions; I have zero answers. ☺️
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My guess is that it’s some sort of mechanical room that doesn’t lead to another room, so if there was some sort of emergency rescue crews would know that people probably not exiting through there. But who knows. I do love the puzzle aspect though
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So many questions, and I didn’t even realize the “a” not the “an”! I love LA’s logical thinking however.
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WOW! Good questionS!
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Sometimes language just doesn’t make sense.
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I thought maybe a “mechanical room” like someone called it above, or for maintenance items. Of course then it’s an entrance/exit, just for that room. It reminds me of those phone scammers who want to record you saying “yes” by asking if you can hear them. A friend suggested that you just keep saying “no” … Can you hear me? No. Can you hear me? No. I love nonsensical humor (-:
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Funny sign. Funny on the outside. 🤷🏽♀️
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Looks like a future English major working construction.
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Those are good questions. We may never know their answers.
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