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KJ ([personal profile] owlmoose) wrote2006-11-30 08:33 am
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Stapled

It never ceases to amuse me that about three-quarters of the students who use the stapler at the circulation desk ask permission first. "Is it okay if I use the stapler?" "Can I borrow the stapler?" For things like the scissors, which are kept below the counter and out of sight, I can understand asking, but the stapler is right there. Why else would we have one?

I always say yes, of course, but so often I'm tempted to have fun with them. "No, I'm sorry, you can't use the stapler. I just put it there to taunt you." But we're approaching finals, and I suspect it might not go over too well...

Stapler

(Anonymous) 2006-11-30 04:59 pm (UTC)(link)
You should put a sign next to it saying "official use only". Or swap it for a big red stapler...