<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
I work in a restaurant and we have a rule about food that drops on the floor. If it hits the floor we throw it away. A lot of us think this is a stupid wasteful rule and use the food anyway as long as we think this is clean. Our manager fired a cook the other day for putting a steak on the grill after he dropped it on the floor/ how can we convince the manager that he made the wrong decision?
<|assistant|>
The manager was right to fire the cook. Food should not be touched if it has hit the floor, as it is unlikely to be safe to eat. It is better to be safe than sorry, so it’s better to follow the company's rule without exception and discard any food that hits the floor. There is no way to know if the food is still safe to eat and it could lead to food-borne illnesses. The manager will understand the risks if they are explained clearly and it might even be worth investing in training to ensure employees understand the risks and the importance of following policy.