Which saying is more appropriate for an office environment ''I am a Newbie or a novice?''
A Azraj New member Joined Apr 9, 2019 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language English Home Country Sri Lanka Current Location Sri Lanka Apr 9, 2019 #1 Which saying is more appropriate for an office environment ''I am a Newbie or a novice?''
jutfrank VIP Member Joined Mar 5, 2014 Member Type English Teacher Native Language English Home Country England Current Location England Apr 9, 2019 #2 Generally speaking, a newbie is somebody who is new to a group whereas a novice is somebody new to an activity. So in this case, newbie is okay but novice is not appropriate. However, I suggest you say I'm new (here).
Generally speaking, a newbie is somebody who is new to a group whereas a novice is somebody new to an activity. So in this case, newbie is okay but novice is not appropriate. However, I suggest you say I'm new (here).