Probably it is also because we are used to reading for free, and the unscrupulous media turns black and white from it, regardless of right and wrong, so it will cause public anger.
I used to be a businessman. In business, bookstores are originally places where books are sold, and books are bought and sold. Whether Xinhua Bookstore or other bookstores, after all, people are open for business, so I don't think the clerk did anything wrong.
Maybe the answer is written here, so many friends disagree with me, probably because they want to compete with me. Then I will talk about why I think reading books for free in bookstores is discouraged and should not be done.
First, according to my previous observation in bookstores, there are often more people reading books in bookstores than actually buying books. As said at the beginning of the answer, it is precisely because of the acquiescence of most bookstore operators that readers will have this kind of "if you can read for free, why should I pay for it?" Because many people think so, since a bookstore has been opened, readers should be allowed to read it for free. I'm here to read a book. What does your profit and loss have to do with me? This is simply a typical robber logic of "I am poor and I should, I am weak and I am reasonable"! There is nothing wrong with letting you watch it for free out of kindness. Usually some advantages are taken for granted, so please don't pretend to be poor or weak.
Secondly, I have seen many book scrapers fold up their books and put them back on the shelf to read later. I have also seen many people put torn books in their pockets, and even new books are labeled "No Opening" on the packaging film, and some people turn a blind eye and open them without authorization. Well, if all the above behaviors can be prevaricated by loving books, who will be willing to buy such old books after a large number of books in bookstores depreciate? Who will pay for the huge economic losses suffered by bookstores? By these so-called book-loving readers No, the losses are often borne by the operators themselves. To put it more seriously, it is a waste of resources.
Third, in bookstores, you can always see a large number of "book scrapers". They usually sit on the floor in groups of three or five, or lean on the bookshelves to think about life, or hang the bookshelves with their feet off the ground, or sit calmly on piles of books. Sometimes you can see Xiong Haizi chasing and fighting happily in bookstores, as if it were a harmonious scene of public libraries ... No, this is much more lively than libraries, and it is a brain tonic. Such a huge number of readers, not to mention the huge workload of bookstore staff, has seriously affected the normal business order of bookstores, caused congestion, and also affected consumers who really want to buy books in bookstores. Then the last question is coming. Imagine if you went to the bookstore to buy books and saw such a messy and noisy scene, would you feel upset?
Fourthly, due to the rise of online media, the traditional paper media has been greatly impacted, which is undeniable. But if you really like it, shouldn't you buy some books as support? This is not only a respect for the staff in the store, but also an encouragement to the author and original author of the book. Many people keep saying that they love reading and go to bookstores under the banner of loving books, but how many people really love books? The author spent a lot of time painstakingly creating books. When did free reading become the norm? Bookstores are for business, not charity. If you want to read a book, please pay for it yourself or rent it from the library.
I've seen that video, too. The clerk didn't make a big mistake to safeguard the interests of the bookstore. I don't blame him. There is nothing wrong with children loving reading. As I said before, most bookstores still acquiesce in readers rubbing books, so it's a big deal to go to other bookstores to rub books, but someone has to carry this pot, right?
Think about it from another angle. If my child is caught rubbing books, I won't blame the clerk, because this behavior is wrong and unreasonable in the first place. As a parent, I will educate my children well. Children don't blame him for not being sensible, but parents, as adults, are so unreasonable, arrogant and aggressive, which is really hard to accept.
Video link: Xinhua Bookstore forbids reading. Shop assistant: Xinhua Bookstore is not a place to study.
In addition, I think for most readers who want to read books but don't want to buy them, bookstores can try the operation mode of "paid reading". For example, a bookstore can read all the books in the store for free by charging a small amount of money at a time (ranging from two to three yuan). You can also borrow these books. If there is any damage or defect on the way, the borrower will compensate or depreciate according to a certain proportion.
Speaking of which, I don't want to wash the floor for the clerk in the "Xinhua Bookstore prohibits reading" incident, nor do I want to tear it up with others. It shouldn't have happened in the bookstore, but with the acquiescence of the bookstore, if you want to rub books, as a former book lover, I hope everyone can rub books in a civilized and happy way.
Of course, if you can, it won't cost too much to buy a book or two occasionally in a shop that often rubs books. By the way, it is best to support genuine books.