There’s no need to be polite about it — just help yourself to the thing. Don’t dare pause — not even for a split sec!
It’s either that — or a sign that you’re in a passageway to be kept free for the firemen should this place suddenly go up in flames! It also goes without saying that it’s probably not a good idea to toy around with the fire facilities here.
You might never know how much harm you could do if you don’t comply with that request…
What It Should Read: Fire Facilities — Please Keep Clear instead
Taken in Shangdi, northwestern Beijing