siumaibb

I think you are the one that didn't read carefully

"it is alright to use cellphone in library, just to keep the voice normal. I do not think it is right, especially if they were talking in foreign language other than English and French"

shutterbug

Librarian?  Do you think he will do anything useful?  He's scared of getting "bing wok gum" by those kids later too!

myversa

I remembered the time that I had to set my cellphone to vibrate and when the phone rang, I had to rush outside to answer the call....

somewhereintime

I speak Chinese in the library, when some people from China who cannot speak English
but would need to access the Richmond Library English Learning Program on the net, I would ask for permission then guide them through registration and log-on, in normal speaking tune.
What I do not agree with is that people shout out  loud to conduct  lengthy cellphone conversation.  To me, it is nuisance to fellow library user in any language,  not racial issue.  I spotted East Indian shoppers allowing their kids to open the candy bar and eat in supermarket  with no intention of paying, I pity them but it is the  right thing  to do so? or is it a racial discrimination issue? Please  also  refer to other threads on Human Right.

somewhereintime

原帖由 myversa 於 2009-3-12 15:03 發表
I remembered the time that I had to set my cellphone to vibrate and when the phone rang, I had to rush outside to answer the call....

That's what I would do, in any case, any language

somewhereintime

原帖由 siumaibb 於 2009-3-12 14:40 發表
I think you are the one that didn't read carefully

"it is alright to use cellphone in library, just to keep the voice normal. I do not think it is right, especially if they were talking in foreign la ...

I speak to my wife in Chinese at the library too, but not yelling. My point is,
keep private conversations private, unless you are popping the question: WILL YOU MARRY ME

MAXIMUS

So no cellphone in the library?

cha_wan_mushi

Sounds like Renfrew Library

tiffiant

everything is changed
unlike those old days with quiet enviroment for you to read books