#Person1#: Ms. Dawson, I need you to take a dictation for me.
#Person2#: Yes, sir...
#Person1#: This should go out as an intra-office memorandum to all employees by this afternoon. Are you ready?
#Person2#: Yes, sir. Go ahead.
#Person1#: Attention all staff... Effective immediately, all office communications are restricted to email correspondence and official memos. The use of Instant Message programs by employees during working hours is strictly prohibited.
#Person2#: Sir, does this apply to intra-office communications only? Or will it also restrict external communications?
#Person1#: It should apply to all communications, not only in this office between employees, but also any outside communications.
#Person2#: But sir, many employees use Instant Messaging to communicate with their clients.
#Person1#: They will just have to change their communication methods. I don't want any - one using Instant Messaging in this office. It wastes too much time! Now, please continue with the memo. Where were we?
#Person2#: This applies to internal and external communications.
#Person1#: Yes. Any employee who persists in using Instant Messaging will first receive a warning and be placed on probation. At second offense, the employee will face termination. Any questions regarding this new policy may be directed to department heads.
#Person2#: Is that all?
#Person1#: Yes. Please get this memo typed up and distributed to all employees before 4 pm.
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