A colleague says: "I don't have to follow that rule – it's just company policy, not a law." A senior manager disagrees and explains the difference. Which response correctly distinguishes between "must" and "have to" in a professional context?

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"'Must' reflects our internal ethical obligations, while 'have to' refers to obligations set by external law or regulation – both are binding."

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"'Must' is only used for written policies, while 'have to' is used only in spoken communication."

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"'Have to' and 'must' mean exactly the same thing – there is no practical difference in professional communication."

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"'Must' is stronger than 'have to', so internal rules are always more important than legal requirements."

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