In Finland you need a key only to open the door from outside. You open the door from inside just by turning a knob and once you close the door, it automatically locks. Simple, huh? 
So why do I have to close the door from inside or outside with a key here in France? If I close it from inside with a key and leave the key in the lock, other family members cannot get in with a key. If I don't leave the key in the lock, I will choke to death in case of a fire, as I will not be able to locate the key to open the damn door.
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Why is locking the door in France and Switzerland so complicated??
Dec 3, 2010 @ 17:48
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In Finland you need a key only to open the door from outside. You open the door from inside just by turning a knob and once you close the door, it automatically locks. Simple, huh? So why do I have to close the door from inside or outside with a key here in France? If I close it from inside with a key and leave the key in the lock, other family members cannot get in with a key. If I don't leave the key in the lock, I will choke to death in case of a fire, as I will not be able to locate the key to open the damn door.
David SDec 3, 2010 @ 17:48
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Re: Why is locking the door in France and Switzerland so complicated??
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Dec 3, 2010 @ 18:07
If you have a front door with glass sections, it's actually safer not to have one of those interior knobs since anyone could quickly break the window part of the door to unlock it thanks to the knob...
Any locksmith will put on a knob type lock for the right price...or simply a hook with your key next to the door might to the trick! 
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If you have a front door with glass sections, it's actually safer not to have one of those interior knobs since anyone could quickly break the window part of the door to unlock it thanks to the knob...
Any locksmith will put on a knob type lock for the right price...or simply a hook with your key next to the door might to the trick!
Edgar S, Dec 3, 2010 @ 18:07
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Re: Why is locking the door in France and Switzerland so complicated??
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Dec 3, 2010 @ 21:28
not sure how that is complicated, but i am in Switzerland and my door locks with a key outside and knob inside
and you should never leave your key in the door if you have glass panel in it.
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not sure how that is complicated, but i am in Switzerland and my door locks with a key outside and knob inside
and you should never leave your key in the door if you have glass panel in it.
Helen F, Dec 3, 2010 @ 21:28
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