I'm a recent grad and am 2 months in at my first real job. I'm starting to see that some people here don't get along, and there are little groups/cliques I didn't notice at first. I've been trying to just talk about work stuff and stay out of any drama, but I'm scared I might say something wrong or miss something important. For people who've been through this, what kinds of situations should I avoid?

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Stay to your self. Remain neutral. Don't complain and don't praise anything. Do not go out drinking booze with any group at all functions. Refuse alcohol and all invitations to all extra curricular non-mandatory activities. Make up a run of the mill milquetoast story about tour love life.

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You’re smart to be thinking about this early. I’ve found that group chats and Slack DMs can be risky if they turn into gossip zones. Even liking the wrong comment can send a signal you didn’t intend. Keep it professional in writing, always.

Totally get this. The safest bet is to avoid venting or joking about anyone, even if others are doing it. Those chats have a funny way of resurfacing. Keep it neutral, observe more than you speak, and build trust slowly.

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