Very good comments. What I failed to mention in my original post was that I feel that the discussions are really one-sided. My co-workers expect me to listen to and do everything they say, and don&#x27;t want to hear any suggestions from me. I&#x27;m fine with other people considering my suggestions and then deciding against them. I&#x27;m not okay with coworkers who just reject my ideas because they came from the new guy.<p>I do think you&#x27;re right about tolerating different personalities, and about talking to a manager. I&#x27;ll tread carefully.