"If it" Office Advice

If it rings, answer it. Talk kindly.

If it clanks, call the repairman.

If it whistles, ignore it.

If it is a friend, take a break.

If it is the boss, look busy.

If it talks, take notes.

If it is handwritten, type it.

If it is typed, copy it.

If it is copied, file it.

If it is Friday, forget it!

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