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I know this may be a very newbie question, but I really want to know.
When you come in for a new day of work and see coworkers, is it common to shake hands, or simply say "hi" or "morning" ? Or Do people just get right to work?
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I know this may be a very newbie question, but I really want to know.
When you come in for a new day of work and see coworkers, is it common to shake hands, or simply say "hi" or "morning" ? Or Do people just get right to work?
professionalism work-environment company-culture workplace-rhythm
edited Sep 14 '13 at 12:49
Rhys
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asked Jun 3 '12 at 0:25
Adel
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Depends. Butt slaps are appropriate if you work in the NFL. High-fives are great if you work as a Wall Street broker. Personally, I have the most luck with saying "hello, [fellow employee's first name]"
– DA.
Jan 23 '13 at 15:30
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Depends on local culture: What county are you in?
– Hilmar
Jan 23 '13 at 16:39
If someone comes in with a cold and you want to make sure everyone catches it, by all means shake hands with everyone every morning.
– Keith Thompson
Jan 23 '13 at 18:05
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The thing to do in North America is to ask people how they're doing and then walk away before they get a chance to answer.
– MrFox
Jan 24 '13 at 17:37
"Wazzap" is what I greet my roommates with. But then, I am working as a phd student at the university, so yeah, it really depends.
– Per Alexandersson
Jan 24 '13 at 19:35
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up vote
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I know this may be a very newbie question, but I really want to know.
When you come in for a new day of work and see coworkers, is it common to shake hands, or simply say "hi" or "morning" ? Or Do people just get right to work?
professionalism work-environment company-culture workplace-rhythm
edited Sep 14 '13 at 12:49
Rhys
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asked Jun 3 '12 at 0:25
Adel
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I know this may be a very newbie question, but I really want to know.
When you come in for a new day of work and see coworkers, is it common to shake hands, or simply say "hi" or "morning" ? Or Do people just get right to work?
professionalism work-environment company-culture workplace-rhythm
edited Sep 14 '13 at 12:49
Rhys
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asked Jun 3 '12 at 0:25
Adel
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edited Sep 14 '13 at 12:49
Rhys
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edited Sep 14 '13 at 12:49
Rhys
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edited Sep 14 '13 at 12:49
Rhys
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asked Jun 3 '12 at 0:25
Adel
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asked Jun 3 '12 at 0:25
Adel
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Depends. Butt slaps are appropriate if you work in the NFL. High-fives are great if you work as a Wall Street broker. Personally, I have the most luck with saying "hello, [fellow employee's first name]"
– DA.
Jan 23 '13 at 15:30
1
Depends on local culture: What county are you in?
– Hilmar
Jan 23 '13 at 16:39
If someone comes in with a cold and you want to make sure everyone catches it, by all means shake hands with everyone every morning.
– Keith Thompson
Jan 23 '13 at 18:05
2
The thing to do in North America is to ask people how they're doing and then walk away before they get a chance to answer.
– MrFox
Jan 24 '13 at 17:37
"Wazzap" is what I greet my roommates with. But then, I am working as a phd student at the university, so yeah, it really depends.
– Per Alexandersson
Jan 24 '13 at 19:35
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show 2 more comments
4
Depends. Butt slaps are appropriate if you work in the NFL. High-fives are great if you work as a Wall Street broker. Personally, I have the most luck with saying "hello, [fellow employee's first name]"
– DA.
Jan 23 '13 at 15:30
1
Depends on local culture: What county are you in?
– Hilmar
Jan 23 '13 at 16:39
If someone comes in with a cold and you want to make sure everyone catches it, by all means shake hands with everyone every morning.
– Keith Thompson
Jan 23 '13 at 18:05
2
The thing to do in North America is to ask people how they're doing and then walk away before they get a chance to answer.
– MrFox
Jan 24 '13 at 17:37
"Wazzap" is what I greet my roommates with. But then, I am working as a phd student at the university, so yeah, it really depends.
– Per Alexandersson
Jan 24 '13 at 19:35
4
4
Depends. Butt slaps are appropriate if you work in the NFL. High-fives are great if you work as a Wall Street broker. Personally, I have the most luck with saying "hello, [fellow employee's first name]"
– DA.
Jan 23 '13 at 15:30
Depends. Butt slaps are appropriate if you work in the NFL. High-fives are great if you work as a Wall Street broker. Personally, I have the most luck with saying "hello, [fellow employee's first name]"
– DA.
Jan 23 '13 at 15:30
1
1
Depends on local culture: What county are you in?
– Hilmar
Jan 23 '13 at 16:39
Depends on local culture: What county are you in?
– Hilmar
Jan 23 '13 at 16:39
If someone comes in with a cold and you want to make sure everyone catches it, by all means shake hands with everyone every morning.
– Keith Thompson
Jan 23 '13 at 18:05
If someone comes in with a cold and you want to make sure everyone catches it, by all means shake hands with everyone every morning.
– Keith Thompson
Jan 23 '13 at 18:05
2
2
The thing to do in North America is to ask people how they're doing and then walk away before they get a chance to answer.
– MrFox
Jan 24 '13 at 17:37
The thing to do in North America is to ask people how they're doing and then walk away before they get a chance to answer.
– MrFox
Jan 24 '13 at 17:37
"Wazzap" is what I greet my roommates with. But then, I am working as a phd student at the university, so yeah, it really depends.
– Per Alexandersson
Jan 24 '13 at 19:35
"Wazzap" is what I greet my roommates with. But then, I am working as a phd student at the university, so yeah, it really depends.
– Per Alexandersson
Jan 24 '13 at 19:35
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Shaking hands daily would be way too formal.
People vary from a slight head nod to a full-blown "Hi, how are you, how was [the weather / the ride in / sports trivia].
It really depends on the type of work, industry, type of company, size of company, country, style of company, etc.
The main guide with etiquette questions like this is to wait and see and observe what the existing folks do and follow their need. They'll be expecting you to do that anyway.
answered Jun 3 '12 at 0:53
Michael Durrant
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Shaking hands has such a blue collar feel to it.
– quant_dev
Jun 7 '12 at 16:49
1
I think the opposite actually, which is obviously fine - and interesting !
– Michael Durrant
Jun 11 '12 at 2:07
Guess it's my ethnic background. Where I hail from, on every construction site the builders start their day by exchanging handshakes. Office people, not so much.
– quant_dev
Jun 11 '12 at 9:56
2
As far as I know, people in France shake everyone's hands/kiss everyone's cheeks every morning. It's a ritual that takes up a good 5-10 minutes of your time.
– laureapresa
Apr 28 '15 at 13:09
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I agree with most of what Michael mentioned with one small addition. You should greet people in whatever way is most comfortable to you, but be encouraged to step out of your comfort zone a bit.
Observe what everyone else is doing and figure out a way to make yourself standout in a memorable, yet appropriate, way. If most people just say, "Hey", then throw in a "How ya doing?". Cultivating relationships starts with making yourself approachable.
answered Jun 3 '12 at 2:04
ckoerner
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I'm coming back around to this question with a reflection of something that happened recently that might provide additional insight. A co-worker with whom I have a good relationship recently finished a big project that took up most of his time. I went from seeing him daily to not seeing him for nearly 6 weeks. Upon the first time meeting after his return, we both instinctively reached out to shake hands. In short, time is also a cue of when it's appropriate to shake or not. Haven't seen someone in a long time? Give them a handshake. See them daily? A handshake is not necessary.
– ckoerner
Sep 5 '12 at 20:54
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There's a ritual in office I work in to shake hands of all inside. A few minutes of walking between all desks.
I find no sense in that and never do such a think. I just go in and say 'Hello' (sometimes it happens I forget it). But I'm not typical because I don't like physical contact. And noone ever said me a bad work about it.
answered Jun 3 '12 at 19:49
FolksLord
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Hmm, interesting - this is in Poland yes?
– Adel
Jun 3 '12 at 21:08
I bet that is fun during flu season.
– Simon O'Doherty
Jan 23 '13 at 14:44
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First, see what other people do and find the "standard".
Then, add a bit of "your personality" to that standard and make it your way.
Example 1
You're a social avoiding person and everyone at office has a 10 min talk at morning just to start-up. Join that talk for 5 min, and go work.
Example 2
You're a happy person that like socializing and getting to know everyone at office, but the others are more of the "straight to the desk without a hi" kind of people. In this case just share some good mornings around on your way to your desk.
answered Apr 17 '14 at 0:19
Mr Me
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On a new encounter, introduce yourself. If your company is typical, then someone who you met at the interview should take you around the people who you are to work with and introduce them to you.
On a day to day basis, I just say "Morning" and carry on my work. usually followed by some benign bullshit I really couldn't give a shit about, usually TV, sport or some other event that everyone can relate to.
After about 2 months, I give up on the small talk and just get on with the job. People get on my nerves, but hey, you got to pretend, or you don't get paid :)
answered Jun 6 '12 at 1:31
WeNeedAnswers
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I think with the exclusion of the last few lines, this would have a few upvotes.
– Garry
Mar 13 '13 at 19:43
some dark humor here. :P
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Apr 17 '14 at 14:06
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5 Answers
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5 Answers
5
active
oldest
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oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
17
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accepted
Shaking hands daily would be way too formal.
People vary from a slight head nod to a full-blown "Hi, how are you, how was [the weather / the ride in / sports trivia].
It really depends on the type of work, industry, type of company, size of company, country, style of company, etc.
The main guide with etiquette questions like this is to wait and see and observe what the existing folks do and follow their need. They'll be expecting you to do that anyway.
answered Jun 3 '12 at 0:53
Michael Durrant
9,68122856
Shaking hands has such a blue collar feel to it.
– quant_dev
Jun 7 '12 at 16:49
1
I think the opposite actually, which is obviously fine - and interesting !
– Michael Durrant
Jun 11 '12 at 2:07
Guess it's my ethnic background. Where I hail from, on every construction site the builders start their day by exchanging handshakes. Office people, not so much.
– quant_dev
Jun 11 '12 at 9:56
2
As far as I know, people in France shake everyone's hands/kiss everyone's cheeks every morning. It's a ritual that takes up a good 5-10 minutes of your time.
– laureapresa
Apr 28 '15 at 13:09
add a comment |Â
up vote
17
down vote
accepted
Shaking hands daily would be way too formal.
People vary from a slight head nod to a full-blown "Hi, how are you, how was [the weather / the ride in / sports trivia].
It really depends on the type of work, industry, type of company, size of company, country, style of company, etc.
The main guide with etiquette questions like this is to wait and see and observe what the existing folks do and follow their need. They'll be expecting you to do that anyway.
answered Jun 3 '12 at 0:53
Michael Durrant
9,68122856
Shaking hands has such a blue collar feel to it.
– quant_dev
Jun 7 '12 at 16:49
1
I think the opposite actually, which is obviously fine - and interesting !
– Michael Durrant
Jun 11 '12 at 2:07
Guess it's my ethnic background. Where I hail from, on every construction site the builders start their day by exchanging handshakes. Office people, not so much.
– quant_dev
Jun 11 '12 at 9:56
2
As far as I know, people in France shake everyone's hands/kiss everyone's cheeks every morning. It's a ritual that takes up a good 5-10 minutes of your time.
– laureapresa
Apr 28 '15 at 13:09
add a comment |Â
up vote
17
down vote
accepted
up vote
17
down vote
accepted
Shaking hands daily would be way too formal.
People vary from a slight head nod to a full-blown "Hi, how are you, how was [the weather / the ride in / sports trivia].
It really depends on the type of work, industry, type of company, size of company, country, style of company, etc.
The main guide with etiquette questions like this is to wait and see and observe what the existing folks do and follow their need. They'll be expecting you to do that anyway.
answered Jun 3 '12 at 0:53
Michael Durrant
9,68122856
Shaking hands daily would be way too formal.
People vary from a slight head nod to a full-blown "Hi, how are you, how was [the weather / the ride in / sports trivia].
It really depends on the type of work, industry, type of company, size of company, country, style of company, etc.
The main guide with etiquette questions like this is to wait and see and observe what the existing folks do and follow their need. They'll be expecting you to do that anyway.
answered Jun 3 '12 at 0:53
Michael Durrant
9,68122856
answered Jun 3 '12 at 0:53
Michael Durrant
9,68122856
answered Jun 3 '12 at 0:53
Michael Durrant
9,68122856
answered Jun 3 '12 at 0:53
Michael Durrant
9,68122856
9,68122856
Shaking hands has such a blue collar feel to it.
– quant_dev
Jun 7 '12 at 16:49
1
I think the opposite actually, which is obviously fine - and interesting !
– Michael Durrant
Jun 11 '12 at 2:07
Guess it's my ethnic background. Where I hail from, on every construction site the builders start their day by exchanging handshakes. Office people, not so much.
– quant_dev
Jun 11 '12 at 9:56
2
As far as I know, people in France shake everyone's hands/kiss everyone's cheeks every morning. It's a ritual that takes up a good 5-10 minutes of your time.
– laureapresa
Apr 28 '15 at 13:09
add a comment |Â
Shaking hands has such a blue collar feel to it.
– quant_dev
Jun 7 '12 at 16:49
1
I think the opposite actually, which is obviously fine - and interesting !
– Michael Durrant
Jun 11 '12 at 2:07
Guess it's my ethnic background. Where I hail from, on every construction site the builders start their day by exchanging handshakes. Office people, not so much.
– quant_dev
Jun 11 '12 at 9:56
2
As far as I know, people in France shake everyone's hands/kiss everyone's cheeks every morning. It's a ritual that takes up a good 5-10 minutes of your time.
– laureapresa
Apr 28 '15 at 13:09
Shaking hands has such a blue collar feel to it.
– quant_dev
Jun 7 '12 at 16:49
Shaking hands has such a blue collar feel to it.
– quant_dev
Jun 7 '12 at 16:49
1
1
I think the opposite actually, which is obviously fine - and interesting !
– Michael Durrant
Jun 11 '12 at 2:07
I think the opposite actually, which is obviously fine - and interesting !
– Michael Durrant
Jun 11 '12 at 2:07
Guess it's my ethnic background. Where I hail from, on every construction site the builders start their day by exchanging handshakes. Office people, not so much.
– quant_dev
Jun 11 '12 at 9:56
Guess it's my ethnic background. Where I hail from, on every construction site the builders start their day by exchanging handshakes. Office people, not so much.
– quant_dev
Jun 11 '12 at 9:56
2
2
As far as I know, people in France shake everyone's hands/kiss everyone's cheeks every morning. It's a ritual that takes up a good 5-10 minutes of your time.
– laureapresa
Apr 28 '15 at 13:09
As far as I know, people in France shake everyone's hands/kiss everyone's cheeks every morning. It's a ritual that takes up a good 5-10 minutes of your time.
– laureapresa
Apr 28 '15 at 13:09
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
I agree with most of what Michael mentioned with one small addition. You should greet people in whatever way is most comfortable to you, but be encouraged to step out of your comfort zone a bit.
Observe what everyone else is doing and figure out a way to make yourself standout in a memorable, yet appropriate, way. If most people just say, "Hey", then throw in a "How ya doing?". Cultivating relationships starts with making yourself approachable.
answered Jun 3 '12 at 2:04
ckoerner
1886
2
I'm coming back around to this question with a reflection of something that happened recently that might provide additional insight. A co-worker with whom I have a good relationship recently finished a big project that took up most of his time. I went from seeing him daily to not seeing him for nearly 6 weeks. Upon the first time meeting after his return, we both instinctively reached out to shake hands. In short, time is also a cue of when it's appropriate to shake or not. Haven't seen someone in a long time? Give them a handshake. See them daily? A handshake is not necessary.
– ckoerner
Sep 5 '12 at 20:54
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
I agree with most of what Michael mentioned with one small addition. You should greet people in whatever way is most comfortable to you, but be encouraged to step out of your comfort zone a bit.
Observe what everyone else is doing and figure out a way to make yourself standout in a memorable, yet appropriate, way. If most people just say, "Hey", then throw in a "How ya doing?". Cultivating relationships starts with making yourself approachable.
answered Jun 3 '12 at 2:04
ckoerner
1886
2
I'm coming back around to this question with a reflection of something that happened recently that might provide additional insight. A co-worker with whom I have a good relationship recently finished a big project that took up most of his time. I went from seeing him daily to not seeing him for nearly 6 weeks. Upon the first time meeting after his return, we both instinctively reached out to shake hands. In short, time is also a cue of when it's appropriate to shake or not. Haven't seen someone in a long time? Give them a handshake. See them daily? A handshake is not necessary.
– ckoerner
Sep 5 '12 at 20:54
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
I agree with most of what Michael mentioned with one small addition. You should greet people in whatever way is most comfortable to you, but be encouraged to step out of your comfort zone a bit.
Observe what everyone else is doing and figure out a way to make yourself standout in a memorable, yet appropriate, way. If most people just say, "Hey", then throw in a "How ya doing?". Cultivating relationships starts with making yourself approachable.
answered Jun 3 '12 at 2:04
ckoerner
1886
I agree with most of what Michael mentioned with one small addition. You should greet people in whatever way is most comfortable to you, but be encouraged to step out of your comfort zone a bit.
Observe what everyone else is doing and figure out a way to make yourself standout in a memorable, yet appropriate, way. If most people just say, "Hey", then throw in a "How ya doing?". Cultivating relationships starts with making yourself approachable.
answered Jun 3 '12 at 2:04
ckoerner
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answered Jun 3 '12 at 2:04
ckoerner
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answered Jun 3 '12 at 2:04
ckoerner
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answered Jun 3 '12 at 2:04
ckoerner
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I'm coming back around to this question with a reflection of something that happened recently that might provide additional insight. A co-worker with whom I have a good relationship recently finished a big project that took up most of his time. I went from seeing him daily to not seeing him for nearly 6 weeks. Upon the first time meeting after his return, we both instinctively reached out to shake hands. In short, time is also a cue of when it's appropriate to shake or not. Haven't seen someone in a long time? Give them a handshake. See them daily? A handshake is not necessary.
– ckoerner
Sep 5 '12 at 20:54
add a comment |Â
2
I'm coming back around to this question with a reflection of something that happened recently that might provide additional insight. A co-worker with whom I have a good relationship recently finished a big project that took up most of his time. I went from seeing him daily to not seeing him for nearly 6 weeks. Upon the first time meeting after his return, we both instinctively reached out to shake hands. In short, time is also a cue of when it's appropriate to shake or not. Haven't seen someone in a long time? Give them a handshake. See them daily? A handshake is not necessary.
– ckoerner
Sep 5 '12 at 20:54
2
2
I'm coming back around to this question with a reflection of something that happened recently that might provide additional insight. A co-worker with whom I have a good relationship recently finished a big project that took up most of his time. I went from seeing him daily to not seeing him for nearly 6 weeks. Upon the first time meeting after his return, we both instinctively reached out to shake hands. In short, time is also a cue of when it's appropriate to shake or not. Haven't seen someone in a long time? Give them a handshake. See them daily? A handshake is not necessary.
– ckoerner
Sep 5 '12 at 20:54
I'm coming back around to this question with a reflection of something that happened recently that might provide additional insight. A co-worker with whom I have a good relationship recently finished a big project that took up most of his time. I went from seeing him daily to not seeing him for nearly 6 weeks. Upon the first time meeting after his return, we both instinctively reached out to shake hands. In short, time is also a cue of when it's appropriate to shake or not. Haven't seen someone in a long time? Give them a handshake. See them daily? A handshake is not necessary.
– ckoerner
Sep 5 '12 at 20:54
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
There's a ritual in office I work in to shake hands of all inside. A few minutes of walking between all desks.
I find no sense in that and never do such a think. I just go in and say 'Hello' (sometimes it happens I forget it). But I'm not typical because I don't like physical contact. And noone ever said me a bad work about it.
answered Jun 3 '12 at 19:49
FolksLord
36029
1
Hmm, interesting - this is in Poland yes?
– Adel
Jun 3 '12 at 21:08
I bet that is fun during flu season.
– Simon O'Doherty
Jan 23 '13 at 14:44
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
There's a ritual in office I work in to shake hands of all inside. A few minutes of walking between all desks.
I find no sense in that and never do such a think. I just go in and say 'Hello' (sometimes it happens I forget it). But I'm not typical because I don't like physical contact. And noone ever said me a bad work about it.
answered Jun 3 '12 at 19:49
FolksLord
36029
1
Hmm, interesting - this is in Poland yes?
– Adel
Jun 3 '12 at 21:08
I bet that is fun during flu season.
– Simon O'Doherty
Jan 23 '13 at 14:44
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
There's a ritual in office I work in to shake hands of all inside. A few minutes of walking between all desks.
I find no sense in that and never do such a think. I just go in and say 'Hello' (sometimes it happens I forget it). But I'm not typical because I don't like physical contact. And noone ever said me a bad work about it.
answered Jun 3 '12 at 19:49
FolksLord
36029
There's a ritual in office I work in to shake hands of all inside. A few minutes of walking between all desks.
I find no sense in that and never do such a think. I just go in and say 'Hello' (sometimes it happens I forget it). But I'm not typical because I don't like physical contact. And noone ever said me a bad work about it.
answered Jun 3 '12 at 19:49
FolksLord
36029
answered Jun 3 '12 at 19:49
FolksLord
36029
answered Jun 3 '12 at 19:49
FolksLord
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answered Jun 3 '12 at 19:49
FolksLord
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Hmm, interesting - this is in Poland yes?
– Adel
Jun 3 '12 at 21:08
I bet that is fun during flu season.
– Simon O'Doherty
Jan 23 '13 at 14:44
add a comment |Â
1
Hmm, interesting - this is in Poland yes?
– Adel
Jun 3 '12 at 21:08
I bet that is fun during flu season.
– Simon O'Doherty
Jan 23 '13 at 14:44
1
1
Hmm, interesting - this is in Poland yes?
– Adel
Jun 3 '12 at 21:08
Hmm, interesting - this is in Poland yes?
– Adel
Jun 3 '12 at 21:08
I bet that is fun during flu season.
– Simon O'Doherty
Jan 23 '13 at 14:44
I bet that is fun during flu season.
– Simon O'Doherty
Jan 23 '13 at 14:44
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
First, see what other people do and find the "standard".
Then, add a bit of "your personality" to that standard and make it your way.
Example 1
You're a social avoiding person and everyone at office has a 10 min talk at morning just to start-up. Join that talk for 5 min, and go work.
Example 2
You're a happy person that like socializing and getting to know everyone at office, but the others are more of the "straight to the desk without a hi" kind of people. In this case just share some good mornings around on your way to your desk.
answered Apr 17 '14 at 0:19
Mr Me
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First, see what other people do and find the "standard".
Then, add a bit of "your personality" to that standard and make it your way.
Example 1
You're a social avoiding person and everyone at office has a 10 min talk at morning just to start-up. Join that talk for 5 min, and go work.
Example 2
You're a happy person that like socializing and getting to know everyone at office, but the others are more of the "straight to the desk without a hi" kind of people. In this case just share some good mornings around on your way to your desk.
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First, see what other people do and find the "standard".
Then, add a bit of "your personality" to that standard and make it your way.
Example 1
You're a social avoiding person and everyone at office has a 10 min talk at morning just to start-up. Join that talk for 5 min, and go work.
Example 2
You're a happy person that like socializing and getting to know everyone at office, but the others are more of the "straight to the desk without a hi" kind of people. In this case just share some good mornings around on your way to your desk.
answered Apr 17 '14 at 0:19
Mr Me
1,558713
First, see what other people do and find the "standard".
Then, add a bit of "your personality" to that standard and make it your way.
Example 1
You're a social avoiding person and everyone at office has a 10 min talk at morning just to start-up. Join that talk for 5 min, and go work.
Example 2
You're a happy person that like socializing and getting to know everyone at office, but the others are more of the "straight to the desk without a hi" kind of people. In this case just share some good mornings around on your way to your desk.
answered Apr 17 '14 at 0:19
Mr Me
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answered Apr 17 '14 at 0:19
Mr Me
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answered Apr 17 '14 at 0:19
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answered Apr 17 '14 at 0:19
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On a new encounter, introduce yourself. If your company is typical, then someone who you met at the interview should take you around the people who you are to work with and introduce them to you.
On a day to day basis, I just say "Morning" and carry on my work. usually followed by some benign bullshit I really couldn't give a shit about, usually TV, sport or some other event that everyone can relate to.
After about 2 months, I give up on the small talk and just get on with the job. People get on my nerves, but hey, you got to pretend, or you don't get paid :)
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I think with the exclusion of the last few lines, this would have a few upvotes.
– Garry
Mar 13 '13 at 19:43
some dark humor here. :P
– Adel
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On a new encounter, introduce yourself. If your company is typical, then someone who you met at the interview should take you around the people who you are to work with and introduce them to you.
On a day to day basis, I just say "Morning" and carry on my work. usually followed by some benign bullshit I really couldn't give a shit about, usually TV, sport or some other event that everyone can relate to.
After about 2 months, I give up on the small talk and just get on with the job. People get on my nerves, but hey, you got to pretend, or you don't get paid :)
answered Jun 6 '12 at 1:31
WeNeedAnswers
39314
I think with the exclusion of the last few lines, this would have a few upvotes.
– Garry
Mar 13 '13 at 19:43
some dark humor here. :P
– Adel
Apr 17 '14 at 14:06
add a comment |Â
up vote
-2
down vote
up vote
-2
down vote
On a new encounter, introduce yourself. If your company is typical, then someone who you met at the interview should take you around the people who you are to work with and introduce them to you.
On a day to day basis, I just say "Morning" and carry on my work. usually followed by some benign bullshit I really couldn't give a shit about, usually TV, sport or some other event that everyone can relate to.
After about 2 months, I give up on the small talk and just get on with the job. People get on my nerves, but hey, you got to pretend, or you don't get paid :)
answered Jun 6 '12 at 1:31
WeNeedAnswers
39314
On a new encounter, introduce yourself. If your company is typical, then someone who you met at the interview should take you around the people who you are to work with and introduce them to you.
On a day to day basis, I just say "Morning" and carry on my work. usually followed by some benign bullshit I really couldn't give a shit about, usually TV, sport or some other event that everyone can relate to.
After about 2 months, I give up on the small talk and just get on with the job. People get on my nerves, but hey, you got to pretend, or you don't get paid :)
answered Jun 6 '12 at 1:31
WeNeedAnswers
39314
answered Jun 6 '12 at 1:31
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39314
answered Jun 6 '12 at 1:31
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answered Jun 6 '12 at 1:31
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I think with the exclusion of the last few lines, this would have a few upvotes.
– Garry
Mar 13 '13 at 19:43
some dark humor here. :P
– Adel
Apr 17 '14 at 14:06
add a comment |Â
I think with the exclusion of the last few lines, this would have a few upvotes.
– Garry
Mar 13 '13 at 19:43
some dark humor here. :P
– Adel
Apr 17 '14 at 14:06
I think with the exclusion of the last few lines, this would have a few upvotes.
– Garry
Mar 13 '13 at 19:43
I think with the exclusion of the last few lines, this would have a few upvotes.
– Garry
Mar 13 '13 at 19:43
some dark humor here. :P
– Adel
Apr 17 '14 at 14:06
some dark humor here. :P
– Adel
Apr 17 '14 at 14:06
add a comment |Â
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Depends. Butt slaps are appropriate if you work in the NFL. High-fives are great if you work as a Wall Street broker. Personally, I have the most luck with saying "hello, [fellow employee's first name]"
– DA.
Jan 23 '13 at 15:30
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Depends on local culture: What county are you in?
– Hilmar
Jan 23 '13 at 16:39
If someone comes in with a cold and you want to make sure everyone catches it, by all means shake hands with everyone every morning.
– Keith Thompson
Jan 23 '13 at 18:05
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The thing to do in North America is to ask people how they're doing and then walk away before they get a chance to answer.
– MrFox
Jan 24 '13 at 17:37
"Wazzap" is what I greet my roommates with. But then, I am working as a phd student at the university, so yeah, it really depends.
– Per Alexandersson
Jan 24 '13 at 19:35