He is not just a security guard.
He is also ensuring that the rules and policies are being enforced, so that other users will not be adversely affected by the inconsiderate people.
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Posted on 01 Sep, 2008 10:14
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This strict security guard did not allow any kinds of drinks except water to be brought into the library, says STOMPer Jeepal.
STOMPer Jeepal sent in an enquiry regarding restrictions in the library when he came across a strict security personnel recently.
According to the STOMPer, even those with sweets kept in a container were given stern warnings.
In his e-mail dated 31 August, Jeepal says:
“This security guard was seen catching the most minor things done by library users ranging from having sweets in a closed container (not even opening it nor dirtying the place with sweet wrappers) to placing bottled drinks on the library table.
“This man here also alerted people who placed bottles of green tea on the table, claiming that drinks other than water are not allowed.
“Even a lady, who brought in herbal teas, was also warned.
“Does this mean that babies are not allowed to be in the library as they suck on milk bottles?
“And are libraries that strict to even restrict users from sucking on sweets?
“Is it just this security guard or are all library guards this unreasonable?”
STOMP is contacting NLB for more information regarding library user restrictions.
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Sorry, my bad.:p Where you are coming from is about multi-task huh! Well, perhaps then the library should liberalise to allow drinks and even sweets if not food. I just dont see how quenching thirst or sweets to pleasant one's mind and feelings can adversely affect others.
Cheers.
I salute you lah... That shud be the way to treat these dumb Singaporeans...
I suuport your actions.
It's time some of us took some action over inconsiderate behaviour, rather than simply take photos or videos.
would you be so kind to bring out sweets wraps to throw outside ? for me, most probably I will squash them below seat cushion or between book pages, imagine all sweets suckers do the same way in library
you cheers too
I don't think they object to sweets provided you don't litter or leave it lying around.Sorry, my bad.:p Where you are coming from is about multi-task huh! Well, perhaps then the library should liberalise to allow drinks and even sweets if not food. I just dont see how quenching thirst or sweets to pleasant one's mind and feelings can adversely affect others.
Cheers.
I always tell off people who misbehave in public places too.As a user of public places, everyone has to take responsibility for their actions and be mindful of others who needs to use the same facility.
Should we witness facilities being abused, then it is within our rights to insist that the abuser of the facility either desist or be ejected from the premises.
Just keeping quiet about it only encourages such trash to think that they have the right to behave the same everywhere they go. If more people put the pressure on these monsters then we will have a better environment for all of us.
I don't think they object to sweets provided you don't litter or leave it lying around.
But if they start allowing drinks, there will be people leaving coffee and tea stains around or slurping ice blended drinks loudly.
You can count on that.
I always tell off people who misbehave in public places too.
One of these days I'll get whacked, but I'll take that chance.
I disagree.I had no idea what's the restrictions. Havent been to the library for a long time, at least not in singgiland.:p Anyway, reading in between lines it seems to me the overzealous turban is nitpicking and captiously. :p
Concurred, there will always be feckless attitudes or even mischief. Thus the question therefore is, should all be made a victim to that.:p
Cheers.
And the people who behave inappropriately in public places take great comfort in the fact that people around them are too afraid or apathetic to approach them.You are setting an excellent for others. I am sure not only I but many others here support what you are doing. Do not be afraid of being whacked.
The trouble with many people who chose not to do anything is because of this fear and also the fear of losing face when the recalcitrant becomes difficult. But if we do not gather force to do something about this we will have ourselves to blame for the situation.
There is only one security guard like this in one library but there are many good people like yourself out there. When they see you make the move, they will also be convinced that this is the only way to go. We cannot let the situation continue as is.