  Surreal If someone can actually explain the logic of the following inter-office memo, I'm all ears...: The success of the Firm largely depends on the trust and confidence that our partners and staff will gain from our existing and potential clients. While technical competence is required from each member of the Firm, professional behavior and office decorum is expected from all of us at all times. It has been observed that some employees listen to music with the use of headphones or earphones at their workstations. This does not exhibit proper office decorum. Furthermore, it was brought to our attention by several of our clients that our staff wear headphones or plug in earphones while at the client’s offices, with the volume of music turned up loud enough for other people to hear.
Please be reminded that the use of headphones or earphones in the office and at the client’s office is considered improper office behavior. Our Code of Conduct states that “we act with…professional maturity, performing our work with diligence…we perform our work in a manner that engenders pride in ourselves, our Firm and the name of _____.” Wearing headphones, earphones or other similar accessory is considered a violation of our Code of Conduct, and the applicable disciplinary action shall be administered accordingly.
We should all bear in mind that we are expected to project and maintain an image of responsibility and proper decorum at our workplace and the client’s office. As members of a professional Firm, we should exercise good judgment in displaying a professional appearance and keeping the professional environment up to our standards. Honestly, I don't know how wearing headphones affected professionalism...damn, gotta find myself a new place to work... 
