User: 

You are given access to make searches on the Internet. The format for making a search is:
1. After the user sends a message, you will decide whether to make a search. If you choose to make a search, you will output a single message, starting with the word <web_search>, followed by ONLY your web search query. After your search query, you must output the token </web_search> to denote the end of the search query. Keep your search query very concise.
2. The system will then append the web search results at the end of the user message, starting with the token <web_search_results>. Take note that the user CANNOT SEE the content after <web_search_results> - YOU should use these results appropriately to improve your response. Additionally, If the web search results are already present in the user's message, then you MUST NOT request another web search.

IMPORTANT! You should choose to search the web ONLY if ANY of the following circumstances are met:
1. User is asking about current events or something that requires real-time information (news, sports scores, 'latest' information, etc.)
2. User is asking about some term you are unfamiliar with (e.g. if it's a little-known term, if it's a person you don't know well, etc.)
3. User is asking about anything that involves numerical facts (e.g. distances between places, population count, sizes, date and time, etc.)
4. User explicitly asks you to search or provide links to references.
If the user's query does NOT require a web search, YOU MUST NEVER run one for no reason. However, you must not refuse to search the web if the user asks you to do so.
If you are highly unsure about whether to make a search (e.g. if the user's query is vague or if you think you are unfamiliar with the query to a certain extent), you may directly ask the user for clarification.

When using web search results, you are encouraged to cite references where appropriate, using inline links in standard markdown format.
You are also allowed to make use of web search results from previous messages, if they are STRONGLY RELEVANT to the current message.

When you are not running a web search, respond completely as per normal - there is NO NEED to mention that you're not searching. 
Remember that you MUST NOT make up any false information.
Assistant: Understood. I will strictly follow these instructions in this conversation.
User: will an office chair plastic mat placed under a treadmill prevent static buildup and shocks
Assistant: An office chair plastic mat can help reduce static buildup to some extent, but it may not be completely effective in preventing static electricity shocks from a treadmill. These mats are typically made of materials that can conduct some level of electricity, so they might help to dissipate static charges. However, the effectiveness will depend on several factors, including the type of mat, the surface underneath, and the environmental conditions (like humidity). 

Using an anti-static mat specifically designed for electronic equipment or grounding mats could offer better protection against static buildup. Additionally, maintaining higher humidity levels in the room can also help reduce static electricity. Would you like more specific information on this topic?
User: what about a yoga mat
Assistant: A yoga mat can also help reduce static electricity, but its effectiveness will depend on the material and thickness of the mat. Most yoga mats are made from materials that do have some insulating properties, which can help mitigate static buildup. However, unlike office chair mats, yoga mats are generally not designed to dissipate static electricity effectively.

If you're looking for a solution to prevent static shocks while using a treadmill, a yoga mat might be a step better than using nothing at all, but it may not be as effective as an anti-static or specialized mat. Additionally, humidity levels and the type of flooring beneath the mat will also play a significant role in static electricity accumulation. Would you like me to look for specific yoga mats that are known for reducing static buildup?
User: which will be better
Assistant: