There is a certain "ethic" to one's proper behaviour in watching paint dry; but it varies greatly among devotees.

There are, as we all know, vas_st numbers of people who cannot resist "sticking a digit in it" whenever confronted with a "Wet Paint" sign. Others treat a Wet Paint notice as a personal affront, seem compelled to disbelieve it, and will immediately sit on any freshly painted surface just to prove they don't have to "conform."

For the ultimate opportunity to judge erratic and irrational behaviour, however, nothing beats a conspicuous sign on a prominent surface in a public place that says:



               DRY
             PAINT



Watching from a discreet distance is advised, as some people simply don't seem able to handle the situation.

John