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But probably
because I've been at work for a long time and I think I'm probably aware of which rules are more important than others.
In this episode of Office English, we're talking about rules and guidelines.
Find a transcript for this episode on our website, bbclearningenglish.com.
So we've just heard from some of the BBC Learning English team about rules at work.
So Phil, can you explain some of the different kinds of rules that there are at work?
Yes, and again, this may depend on the kind of place that you work.
Some places have lots and lots of rules.
Other places may be a little bit more flexible,
but most places will have at least some non-negotiables.
When we call something a non-negotiable, it means this is the rule.