Jun 06 2009
Contrary Library
You know, one of the librarians is always kind of weird with me. Not the nice old lady, not the groovy, aloof guy (there has to be a story behind his working there), but the girl with the facial piercings and that ‘tude.
It started off with her remarking on how many books I read. You’d think this would be a positive in the eyes of a librarian, but the way she said it suggested that there was something faintly felonious about it. Was I using up more than my fair share of resources? Do I have deplorable taste in literature? Am I risking her manicure by making her check out so many books at once?
I don’t know, and I haven’t ventured to ask.
When I went in today and returned my books, I handed her my card. Patrons can request books on line, and when they arrive at the local library, you get an email. So I knew I had a couple of books on hold, waiting for me.
She took the card and scanned it, then peered at the computer screen. “You have two holds,” she said. Then she looked at me and said, “I assume that’s why you’re here.”
No, honey, I’m here to admire your mutilations and crankiness.
“Uh, yes,” is all I actually said. She scanned the books and left them on the counter, then walked away.
Weird, right?
4 Responses to “Contrary Library”
Sounds as though she is a round peg in a square hole…. She has a lot to learn about manners. I hope she is not the Head of the library.. I wonder why this rude indiviual was hired? Do they find it difficult to find employees? Here’s just the job for you, Suzy……You could suggest that you could do a much better job…..well maybe you could work on alternate days to this nerd……Is this what you would call this young person?
jx
You will always encounter these type of people, sadly, they do exist, not only in movies but in real life. I usually go out of my way to be extra nice to these people and you know what, sometimes after they realize that you don’t let their attitude bother you, they come around and become very nice to you. Not a sure proof thing, but it works for me…..They are usually a sign that they are very lonely and whenever they encounter smiling nice people like yourself, jealousy sets in, be sorry for her, not mad, she needs it.
That is weird…
I do the same as Guy, I go out of my way to be annoyingly nice. Over-the-top smiling and the like. My intentions aren’t nearly so innocent, though, I do it more to show that they don’t have the power to ruin my day with their attitude/grumpiness/negativity etc.
I also dislike if the librarian or grocery store clerk comments on my books/purchases. I don’t know, I think there should be a clerk oath they should take that forces them to keep their comments/suggestions/questions to themselves about whatever I’m buying. It’s my business, and you’re not my friend…
I agree with amber – I think there should be a code (written or unwritten) that people checking out your stuff have to act like they can’t see what all it is. Although rude, attitudeful people are likely to ignore such a code anyway… so yeah, kill them with sunshiney happiness. 😉