As a new member of an organization, I usually observe how the organization functions, and the working style of the my colleagues before I begin to socialize. It therefore takes some time for me to get accustomed to the organization before the socialization process begins. I guess I'm a bit cautious in my socialization style.
I do know of some new colleagues who begin the socialization process right away. They feel comfortable chatting in their new workplace as soon as they join the company or organization. They probably assume certain social realities as generally valid across all organizations in that particular field or geographical area, and are able to get a feel of the place quickly.
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I suspect that socialization has a lot to do with feelings of vulnerability. I've worked at ten different jobs and I've learned to exhibit a cautious demeanor during the first few months in my new employment to minimalize the possibility of embarrassment.
I've learned that most of the socialization happens through the nonverbal cues. It is important to observe them and learn appropriated behavior. Otherwise, you run the risk of looking like a fool around other competent employees. Yet no one realizes the competency is social competence, more often than technological competence.
Always be careful, though, that in your observations you don't appear as a perpetual outsider. At some point, you have to take risks to learn which behaviors are approved within your corporation.
I agree that it's better to first observe working styles and communication styles when you're new in an organization. Some people are not cautious initially and it can prove to make a difference. First impressions are very important. When you're new and don't know the workplace culture, it's impossible to know what's appropriate and accepted. For example, a new person joined our organization and immediately used the IM feature to simply chat with people and try to get to know them. This was annoying to many people because we have grown accustomed to only using IM for work-related or urgent conversation. So in this way, it's important to first observe what the norms are in an organization before jumping in. I understand that in some cases it's impossible to figure out what's acceptable unless you take risks, but it can help.
I am actually one of those people who socialize very quickly. It is always how I’ve been in every aspect of my life. I am the type that becomes best friends with the person standing behind me in the grocery check out line. I have been the same way in every workplace I have ever been in. I have found that sometimes people are a little surprised at first that I am able to open up so quickly. I have a quirky sense of humor and I am VERY talkative. Luckily every place I have ever worked has always had people similar to me so they tend to get me. I can understand how it could be detrimental though. In my last review my supervisor said that I needed to be more conscious of my sense of humor around certain people like sr staff because they may not get it. I try to be myself for though most part but I know when to turn it off.
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