38. Sri Lanka
In the Galle Face Hotel, there is an ancient lift attendant supervising a still more ancient mechanical lift.
Smiles creasing the corners of his gracious eyes, from his perch in the corner he politely refuses entry, pointing to the copperplate sign:
‘Take the stairs instead. It’s better for your health’.
jpm
50 words for 50 countries 
hmm, maybe he would be good for my new exercise regime!