Don't do anything that may cause offence. So no naughty words until you know your colleagues. It's better to be painfully politically correct for a few days than thought of as the office bigot. Make coffeee, make friends Do offer to get the coffee. Do read the job description thoroughly before starting work and come up with a list of questions on anything you're not sure about.
Bosses love people who read company literature and show an interest in it.
Do enjoy yourself. Work may be a four-letter word, but it needn't be hell. Sara Dixon is a freelance writer.