Well maybe not, but next time I’ll be sure to graffiti that on there. Anyhow wouldn’t the second sentence be better translated as ‘civilized’. Like “A big stride toward being more civilized.”

I have seen similar signs throughout Europe and perhaps a few in the US too but not that often in public restrooms and often in humorous forms. In a bathroom in Norway I remember a sign that said, “Den er ikke så lang som du tror.” (“It is not as long as you think it is.”)

This sign, really gave me the feeling of contributing to something larger than myself when complying with its request.

I’m quite taken with the phrase “a civilized stride.” Not sure why.