How to fit in with a team as a “newbie”: advice from a psychiatrist
A new stage in life, connected with a previously unfamiliar group, is, without a doubt, very interesting, but no less scary, incomprehensible and disturbing.
Psychiatrist Vladimir Sokolov shared advice that will help you find a common language with other people, overcome your inherent shyness and get used to a new way of life.
How to fit into a new team
You probably won't hear anything new, because the first and most important piece of advice encourages you to be yourself and behave naturally.
If you consider yourself a reserved person, do not strive to become the life of the party, and if you are an extrovert, do not try to restrain yourself in communication. All this will be unnatural and can push away new acquaintances from you.
In addition, try to study the new team. Each of them has its own roles, for example, informal leader, etc. Your task is to determine who it is and take this into account during communication.
Try to find common topics. Let it be something neutral to start with: weather or pets. And be careful with religion or politics – these topics, like other conflicting ones, are best avoided.
Finally, the expert advises not to be afraid to take the initiative - this will help make it easier to get to know someone, because people are willing to contact those who offer them help, take part in events, etc.
