Would this be appropriate for a first day at work?

[bunny85]

I've had a great job offer which I accepted and I absolutely loved the place. I'm supposed to come in to meet the team and do some observation on Tuesday and start work Wednesday. I really want it all to go well and so far really like the people I've met so far.

What is the usual etiquette, is it appropriate to bring something in on my first day, such as a box of chocolates or similar? Would it be viewed as a sweet gesture or look odd? Is there anything I could bring that is considered good etiquette on the first day of work?

Many thanks

It will look odd as I've never seen anyone do that

I would find it odd too, even though anything goes in my workplace. Bring your enthusiasm and smile lots, much better than bringing something.

This would be seen as a nice gesture in my work place. Totally not expected at all but appreciated and pleasantly surprised rather than weird if it happens.

No, not on your first day. Maybe at the end of the first week to say thank you for making you feel welcome.

Very odd

Wait and see what the culture is before bringing anything in.

I’ve never known a new starter to do this, and while many people would take it as the nice gesture you intend, others may see it as overly eager. It could even annoy other new starters. I don’t know how senior your role is, but I have also observed that it tends not to be something that senior people do so much so think about that too.

Just be polite and interested in people in the first few days. That’s enough.

Thanks everyone for taking time to reply. Decided against taking anything on first day, however if first week goes well and ppl are supportive, may bring a box of chocolates then to say thank you and it's been appreciated. Position is quite senior. Thanks again x

I took a box of celebrations in on the Friday of my first week.

Went down well. It was good because anyone who came to take a sweet chatted to me. It's a good icebreaker

OP
The update and your role - that sounds like a good idea.

Good luck