How about 'okay, who is for tea and who is for coffee?'<p>Hopefully you can make a fantastic cup of tea. There is skill to it, believe me. You would also be amazed at how many people really appreciate a quality cuppa. They will thank you for it. In so doing you have a great opportunity to make friends, make sure you are able to get names right, put people at ease and start building relationships.<p>You can't go straight up to the boss and ask who really runs the show around here, however, make a few beverages, get to know people, gossip, banter, have a laugh, share some great jokes and, before you know it, you will be privy to pertinent information. You are straight onto 'water cooler chat' and that is that.<p>Just do what you can to break the ice, and, best of luck with your new job!<p>P.S. You are allowed to ask the same question about something three times. Any more than that and people will wonder if you are retarded.