7 Ways to Break the Ice With a New Female Coworker

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So a new female has joined your company with millions of hopes and dollops of anxiety. You want to make her feel at ease and break the ice with your new coworker. Here’s how you can go about with it:

1. Smile in the intro session and give her a firm handshake

When she is first being introduced in the company, give her an inviting smile and show confidence. In just a couple of minutes, she will realize that you are a more approachable and friendly person. Don’t be surprised if she actually initiates the conversation the next moment.

2. Initiate a conversation during the coffee break

If she does not talk to you till then, reach out for a coffee mug and start off with a few ice-breakers. Questions such as ‘How do you travel?,’ or ‘Where do you stay?’ are good conversation starters. Make sure you don’t bore her with questions like what post she has joined in as or how much salary does she draw. If you do that, she will possibly be looking at the nearest exit point.

3. Involve her in group discussions

If you people are talking in a group, it is natural for her to feel slightly aloof. Being the cool person that you are, involve her in the discussion by joking about your fellow friends or a particular topic.

4. Show the workspace to her

Before anyone else, you have to tell the female about the various recreational areas of your office, be it the playroom, the pantry and others. Tell her about the break timings and invite her to your table.