Re: Fw: Why do we put so many warnings in our manuals?

[Tuples -at- aol -dot- com]

In a message dated 7/31/02 10:39:26 AM Mountain Standard Time, 
richard -dot- combs -at- voyanttech -dot- com writes:

> > We sometimes think warnings are over done and stupid. -- But think about
>  it -->  > use the classic 'hair dryer do not put in water' warning as an 
example;
>  They>  > are manufactured for sale around the world to people of differing
>  education

There is not a product made or service offered that couldn't be misused. 

As for McDonalds, we all know the coffee is hot. It is just common sense that 
it could conceivably burn you. 

Bob


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