I'm starting a new job on Monday. Which I'm mostly excited about, but I always feel a little uncomfortable the first few months in a new office. I never know how to get my new coworkers to warm up to me. Are there any good questions or conversational topics I should bring up when trying to get to know these people?

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Just be normal and don't try too hard. People can tell when you're trying to get on their good side and it's always awkward. Give it time and it'll happen organically. Or it won't, and you'll just be colleagues, not friends. And that's okay too.

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I'm socially awkward too 😂 The worst thing you can do is try too hard. Introduce yourself, be friendly, and if conversation doesn't flow naturally at first, that's completely normal. There is nothing wrong with observing for a while and seeing how the other coworkers interact with each other.

Find ways to ask about their work. Especially where it intersects with yours.

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