There are a couple of strategies for that can help ensure effective communication and appropriate language choices in the workplace. Every profession has its own culture and language, and it is important to familiarize oneself with each as soon as possible.
With that being said, the first step to becoming familiar with workplace culture is to research the company that you intend to work for. Review the company's webpage. Read any publications that pertain to, or stem from the organization that you have in mind. Doing these things will not only give you a perception of what to expect, but it will also give you a frame of reference for step two.
Step two of the basic strategies involves interviewing. Seek out current employees if possible, and pick their brains about what it is like to work for that company. Do they like their job? Do they feel at ease in the workplace? Are the company's rules strict or lax? Does management say one thing but mean another? These are questions that can provide solid insight into the culture of an organization. You may also want to inquire about anything that raised your eyebrow during the research you did in step one. As an extension of this step, I would also attempt to seek out employees that no longer work for the company. Retirees and other alike. Find someone who quit and find out why. Were they treated unfairly? What made them want to leave? Talk to retirees if possible. Find out if the company is talking care of them, or at the very least checking up on their welfare.
All this is an attempt to access the unique characteristics of a company. Once you arrive in the workplace. Keep your mouth shut and your eyes and ears open. Try to assimilate with coworkers. Go with the flow at first. If coworkers see you as easy going, they will open up to you about the tricks of the trade. If you seem stern, coworkers may let you fend for yourself. Even if you seem easy going, you might have to fend for yourself. Being stern will make that a certainty.
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