Premature Arrivals

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If you arrive prematurely at an establishment and find it not open yet, please do not stand in front of the doors and for the love of tiny ducklings do not stare in. 

I cannot stress enough how aggravating this seemingly innocuous action is. 

From the early arrivals standpoint, you have arrived to find the doors closed but lights on and staff inside. You look at your watch to see its 2 minutes to open so will just wait for them to open. No harm. 

From the staff's point of view, you have turned up before opening, rattled the door, scowled at them with your face pressed to the door and are denting the ground with all the foot tapping.

If you find yourself in this situation, please follow these easy steps: 

1. If finding the establishment still to open, but in the next few minutes, walk a few steps away from the door and face away. Take in the scenery or play on your phone. Do not stare into the premises. 

2. Once the doors have been opened, wait. Wait till the staff have properly opened the doors and/or set up any signage. 

3. Come in when welcomed by the staff.

If you do not do the above, I can guarantee you, you will wait longer outside and the place will not open on time.