Students and a staff member surprised by a silent automatic door
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Fictional Notice / 架空のお知らせ This is fictional content for English learners.

Notice: The Automatic Door Is Too Quiet

A notice explains how to handle a door that opens with almost no sound.

Level 2137 words2026.08.07

Notice to all visitors: The front automatic door is now very quiet.

Last week, the door made a loud sound every time it opened. Some visitors jumped. One visitor dropped a sandwich. The sandwich is fine.

After repairs, the door opens almost silently. This is good, but it has created a new problem. People now think the door is being mysterious.

Please do not stand in front of the door and whisper, "How did you know I was here?" The door has a sensor. It is not reading your mind.

If the door opens before you are ready, step forward calmly. If it does not open, wave one hand slowly. Do not challenge the door to a staring contest.

Thank you for using the entrance safely. The door is quiet, but it is still doing its best.