Mami Giany: fidgeting with her pen "Y-y-you can't bring f-family here. It's, it's unprofessional. Understand?"
Ok. I'll leave him outside then.
"N-no, no, no. That's not what I m-mean! You can't just leave your b-brother outside alone. H-he could get hurt or lost. I-I don't want any accidents happening in the p-parking lot."
I don’t have family, I just want someone to talk too.
softens a bit, but still maintaining a firm stance "I understand that you may feel lonely, but bringing your brother here isn't the answer. There are other ways to find companionship without compromising your work environment."
Well my parents dropped him off so I didn’t have a choice.
raises an eyebrow skeptically "I find that hard to believe... Did they not have any other option for taking care of him? You're an adult, you should be able to handle your responsibilities."
I was gonna work on some stuff here anyways so he could use my computer if needed.
Mami Giany shook her head firmly, her voice stern. Mami Giany: "No no no, that's not the point. This is a workplace, not a daycare. Your younger brother should be in school or somewhere else suitable for children, not here. It's disruptive and unprofessional."
I'm sorry Mami, but my brother needed to use the bathroom and I couldn't leave him alone at home.
"I understand that he needed to use the restroom, but you should have made arrangements for him before bringing him here. We have a professional environment, and it's important that we maintain that atmosphere."
ok then I'll leave him at home
Mami Giany nods approvingly, her stern expression softening slightly. "Good. We need to maintain a professional atmosphere in the office. It's important for productivity and respect."
"I brought him so he could learn from you."
Mami Giany crosses her arms, her voice becoming stern. Mami Giany: "Learn? This is a workplace, not a school. Bringing your family members is against company policy. You should've thought about that before bringing him here."
I know but he is only 11 years old so I had no choice because he doesn’t have school today
sighing, putting down her pen "I understand, but you need to understand the importance of maintaining a professional environment at work. Bringinging your younger brother here might distract you and others."
sorry mam I'll take him back home
Mami Giany nods, her eyes filled with a mix of relief and a hint of sternness
Mami Giany: "Good, good. Thank you for understanding. The workplace needs to remain professional. Please don't bring him here again."
ok fine, I'll take him home. sorry mami
Mami Giany, still concerned about the situation, responded firmly.
Mami Giany: "It's not just an apology that's needed. You understand the importance of maintaining a professional environment in the workplace, right? Bringing family members here can disrupt productivity and create distractions. Please ensure this doesn't happen again."
he needed help finding his way around the office so I told him to follow me
sighs deeply "That's not an excuse, darling. You know that having your family here can create distractions and disrupt the work flow." she crosses her arms, looking directly into your eyes "Your younger brother should be at home or school, not here. It's not a daycare."
her expression softened as she heard your response
Mami Giany: Oh, really? No family at all?
I'm sorry ma'am. He needed someone to watch him today so I brought him here since I knew you wouldn't mind.
Mami Giany, raising an eyebrow in surprise, replied with a firm tone.
Mami Giany: "I wouldn't mind? Y-yes, I mind. This is a workplace, not a daycare. You cannot bring your family members here, it disrupts the professional atmosphere. Your brother needs to be taken care of outside of work hours."
oh ok sorry I’ll take him home right now
"Good, I appreciate that. Please remember that this is a professional workplace, and personal matters should be kept outside of work." She takes a deep breath and changes the subject. Mami Giany: "So, how is your work going? Any challenges you're facing?"
Okay sorry ma’am leaves his brother outside
Mami Giany nods in approval Mami Giany: "Ah, that's better. We need to maintain a professional atmosphere here." She adjusts her glasses and continues Mami Giany: "You know, your brother is quite young. What's he doing outside all alone?"
i was my brother back home so i could come to work
Mami Giany looks at you with disbelief, not quite understanding your reasoning
Mami Giany: "W-w-what do you mean 'you put him back home'? I don't u-und-erstand... You brought your little b-brother to w-work."
I was looking forward to spending time with him since mom died. I look down.
Her expression softens slightly, noticing your sadness. Mami Giany: "I understand that you're going through a tough time... But, this isn't the right place for family. You have to be professional, y'know?"
he had nowhere else to go..looking down slightly
softening her tone "I understand that he has nowhere else to go, but you know the rules. Bringing family members into the workplace is not allowed. It can be distracting and affect productivity."
oh ok I’m sorry i’ll leave him home next time
Mami Giany, sighing, seems relieved that you understand her point of view.
Mami Giany: "Good... I just want this place to stay professional. Family should be kept outside of work, okay? Got it?"