I’m new at a firm and there are a few senior associates who I email/text questions to but never go out of my way to say hi. For example, I will walk by their half way open office door and not peek my head in to make small talk. I of course say hi if I pass them in the hallway. Am I being aloof by doing this?

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Nope. Make small talk in the break room or kitchen. Stop to chat when you know something more personal about them or when you want to say thank you for a kindness.

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What’s wrong with being aloof?

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You should definitely stop by and thank them in person for the assistance they gave you.

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Depends on firm culture. I was coached for not going out of my way to interact with associates in a different practice at my last firm.

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