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SuperFly
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 Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:48 pm Post subject: Have a look - elevator signs: even & odd numbered floors |
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Hi there,
So my company just built this large, 20 story building and the elevators (4) are split between even and odd - the ones on the left side going to the even numbered floors and the ones on the right going to the odd numbered floors.
My question is this: What do English signs usually say regarding even and odd numbered floors in regard to the corresponding elevators?
I'm from Arizona, we don't have many large buildings in phoenix, and I've been asked for the proper terminology.
Thank you for helping me (brother dogs) out. |
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SuperFly
Joined: 09 Jul 2003
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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cmon you guys...I know the pedo thread is exciting, but I need some help here...
Please? |
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xtchr
Joined: 23 Nov 2004
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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"Please wait until people are out of the lift before attempting to cram yourself in".
Oh sorry, wrong thread...
Can't help you - I don't think I had encountered the odd/even lift thing before coming to Korea.
Glad to be of such help  |
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The_Eyeball_Kid
Joined: 20 Jun 2007
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:01 pm Post subject: Re: Have a look - elevator signs: even & odd numbered fl |
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| SuperFly wrote: |
Hi there,
So my company just built this large, 20 story building and the elevators (4) are split between even and odd - the ones on the left side going to the even numbered floors and the ones on the right going to the odd numbered floors.
My question is this: What do English signs usually say regarding even and odd numbered floors in regard to the corresponding elevators?
I'm from Arizona, we don't have many large buildings in phoenix, and I've been asked for the proper terminology.
Thank you for helping me (brother dogs) out. |
I've not seen the even/odd elevator thing anywhere but here. Most countries are sensible enough to have lifts that work in concert with each other so that the lift nearest the requested floor can respond to a call with the maximum efficiency so that you don't get three lifts describing the exact same torturously slow route to the top floor at the same time. |
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SuperFly
Joined: 09 Jul 2003
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:07 pm Post subject: |
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| xtchr wrote: |
"Please wait until people are out of the lift before attempting to cram yourself in".
Oh sorry, wrong thread...
Can't help you - I don't think I had encountered the odd/even lift thing before coming to Korea.
Glad to be of such help |
LOL! 
Thanks for the laugh. We decided on just putting up a sign that shows the elevator numbers instead of English.
Thanks anyway. |
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thebomb
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:09 pm Post subject: |
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I have never heard of any specific "term" to be used as signage for a lift, I assume that's what you are after. However, normally the signs next to the lift doors only display the corresponding floor numbers.
10 9
8 7
6 5
4 3
2
Therefore, the signs are quite self evident, to someone with half a brain.
If this is regarding a description on a tech drg. then "Lift Shaft for Even Floors" & "Lift Shaft for Odd Floors" would surffice, and is technically acceptable. |
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huffdaddy
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seoulsucker
Joined: 05 Mar 2006
Location: The Land of the Hesitant Cutoff
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| Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 1:37 am Post subject: Re: Have a look - elevator signs: even & odd numbered fl |
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| The_Eyeball_Kid wrote: |
| Most countries are sensible enough to have lifts that work in concert with each other so that the lift nearest the requested floor can respond to a call with the maximum efficiency so that you don't get three lifts describing the exact same torturously slow route to the top floor at the same time. |
Unfortunately, Korea isn't one of them. I've lived in 3 different buildings and have suffered with this for years. This year, at least there's a sign that says "please take a second to determine which elevator is closest to you and only push one button" however, Koreans aren't exactly known for their patience and/or planning. I still wait 3 times longer than I should, and frequently take the stairs instead. |
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