Welcome to your new job! Every company has rules. Some rules are important for safety. Other rules are about daily work. Today, you will learn about what you must not do and what you don't have to do.
Ayşe is a manager. She is talking to Can, a new employee.
Ayşe: Welcome, Can! Let's talk about some company rules. First, you don't have to wear a uniform here. But you must not wear shorts. It's our dress code.
Can: Okay, I understand.
Ayşe: You have to wear your company badge every day. You must not forget it. Also, you have to sign in each morning. You must not share your password with anyone. Security is very important.
Can: No problem. What about extra hours?
Ayşe: You don't have to work overtime every day. But you must not leave before 5 PM without permission. Our company policy says that. You are allowed to take short breaks, but you must not take long ones.
uniform
YOO-ni-form
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badge
baj
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sign in
sayn in
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overtime
OH-ver-taym
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permission
per-MISH-uhn
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policy
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allowed
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security
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| No Necessity | Prohibition |
|---|---|
| I don't have to work today. | I must not be late. |
| You don't have to wear a tie. | You must not use your phone. |
| He doesn't have to come early. | He must not enter this room. |
| We don't have to send the report now. | We must not forget the meeting. |
| They don't have to stay late. | They must not talk during the presentation. |
Practice
Choose the correct form.
You ___ forget your badge.
We work overtime today. The project is finished.
Employees ___ share their passwords. It's a security rule.
You ask for permission for a short break. It's allowed.
The company ___ a strict uniform policy. You can wear your own clothes.
Visitors enter this area. It is restricted.
We ___ sign in every morning. It's company policy.