17 things you should never say on your first day at work

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In many instances you're better off just listening.

What you say during your first day on the job doesn't just impact what your colleagues think about you - it could also cause you to lose your job.

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"If you say something that's off, it sets the tone, and that could be the reason for you to be let go in your first three months," says J.T. O'Donnell, a career and workplace expert, founder of career advice site, CAREEREALISM.com, and author of "Careerealism: The Smart Approach to a Satisfying Career."

"It's natural to want to be liked - to impress and fit in quickly," explains workplace confidence expert Michelle Kerrigan. "However, many try too hard, and talk too much when they should be listening."

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Here are 17 things you should avoid saying, especially during your first day on the job: