Often used to denote malfunction in public facilities like toilets, ATMs, or vending machines.

Public Spaces

Look for signs or notices nearby, which often explain that something isn't working.

Immediate Context

Suggests the item can be fixed, not permanently broken or discarded.

When confused by content, verify the order of elements like pages or steps.

It implies that rearranging can correct the sequence and make sense of it.

Especially relevant in formal settings where decorum matters, like meetings or courtrooms.

Use it diplomatically to highlight someone's misconduct without direct confrontation.

Reflects societal expectations; what's out of order in one culture may not be in another.