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Your First Day at Work
Use these phrases on your first day at work.
Key Phrases
Voice
Introductions · 3 ways to say it
Hey, I'm Alex.
casualUse this friendly greeting with your new team.
Hi, I'm Alex. I'm the new designer.
neutralGood morning. My name is Alex.
politeMore polite — use this with the boss or older staff.
Asking about your desk · 2 ways to say it
Where should I sit?
casualExcuse me, where is my desk?
politeAsking about the kitchen
Where is the kitchen?
neutralAsking who to ask · 2 ways to say it
Who can help me with my computer?
casualWho should I ask about this?
politeAsking about the schedule
When is the lunch break?
neutralAsking for the bathroom · 2 ways to say it
Where's the restroom?
casualUS
Excuse me, where is the toilet?
politeUK
Basic small talk
What do you do here?
neutralPractice Dialogue
New Employee
Hi, I'm Alex. I'm the new designer.
Coworker
Hey Alex! I'm Sarah. Nice to meet you.
New Employee
Nice to meet you too. Where should I sit?
Coworker
Your desk is by the window. Over there.
New Employee
Oh, great. Who can help me with my computer?
Coworker
You should ask Tom. He's in IT.
New Employee
Right, thanks. Where's the restroom?
Coworker
It's down the hall on the left.
New Employee
Perfect. What time is the lunch break?
Coworker
We usually eat lunch at noon.