CultureAndIdeaMissmatch

- Be aware of and support different personalities in the team - don't leave this responsibility with the project lead

- Find out ways where you can support the team and the project

- Be humble

- Thank people who help you

- Be interested in people. Build relationships.

- "Have a birthday" that is, if you have something to celebrate, celebrate it with team members. Create common history.

- Don't just ask for the facts. Ask for people's opinions.

- Join as much as possible

- Don't say "no" in the first week

- Do suggest improvements - but do so in a constructive way, by suggesting ways out. Don't start whining.

- challenge environment in a supportive way.

- list the things you feel uncomfortable about and keep track of these.

- Don't work insane hours.

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