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Welcome Messages for Every New Beginning
Someone’s arriving, joining, returning or finally coming home—and you need the right words before the group chat moves on?
Find warm, funny, respectful and ready-to-share welcome messages for friends, family, colleagues, students, guests, neighbours and online groups. This collection also covers welcome-back wishes after a farewell, trip, transfer or long absence, plus welcome-home notes for a person or a new house. Pick a short line for WhatsApp or Instagram, a personal message for a card, or a more practical greeting for a workplace, school or community group.
What you'll find here
- Short welcome wishes
- Welcome back and welcome home
- Friends and family
- New employees and students
- Guests, neighbours and groups
- Funny, formal and Hinglish options
Editor's pick
Short & sweet welcomes
Use these neat one-liners for WhatsApp status updates, Instagram captions, cards, name tags and welcome signs.
heartfelt
A warm welcome to you! We’re so glad you’re here.
short
New place, new people, new memories—welcome!
heartfelt
Welcome, [Name]! Your place in our circle was waiting for you.
short
So happy to have you here. Welcome!
short
Welcome to [City/Group/School], [Name]!
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Here’s to fresh beginnings and familiar smiles. Welcome.
heartfelt
The best part of this place just arrived. Welcome!
formal
Welcome aboard, [Name]—we’re delighted to have you with us.
short
A big, warm welcome to our newest member!
funny
Welcome to the gang. Your seat—and your chai—are ready.
inspirational
New beginnings look good on you. Welcome!
heartfelt
You’re here, and that makes this place happier. Welcome.
heartfelt
Come in, get comfortable and make yourself at home.
Warm and heartfelt
Choose a more personal note for someone whose arrival, return or new beginning genuinely matters to you.
heartfelt
Some arrivals change the feeling of a place, and yours already has. We’re genuinely happy you’re here, [Name]. I hope this new beginning brings you kind people, comfortable corners and many ordinary days that turn into favourite memories. Please never feel like a stranger here—there’s always a chair, a conversation and probably some chai waiting for you.
heartfelt
Welcome, [Name]. We’ve been looking forward to having you with us, and now that you’re here, it feels wonderfully complete. Take your time settling in, ask anything you need and know that you don’t have to find your place alone. We’re excited for the stories, laughter and little everyday moments still to come.
heartfelt
Your arrival has brought a lovely new energy to this place. Welcome! May the days ahead be gentle when you need them to be, exciting when you want them to be, and filled with people who make you feel seen and valued.
heartfelt
Welcome to [City], [Name]. The traffic may test your patience, but the food, people and evening walks should make up for it. We’re so glad you’ve arrived and hope this place soon feels less like somewhere new and more like somewhere yours.
heartfelt
A new beginning can feel exciting and a little strange at the same time. Please know that you have people here who are happy to listen, help and share a meal when the day feels long. Welcome—we’re truly glad you found your way to us.
heartfelt
Welcome home to a place where you can be completely yourself, leave your shoes wherever you like and never apologise for taking the last samosa. We’re grateful you’re here, and we hope this home gathers many happy memories around you.
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The room feels brighter, the conversations feel warmer and the future feels a little more exciting now that you’re here. Welcome, [Name]. We hope this new chapter gives you confidence, comfort and plenty of moments worth remembering.
heartfelt
Welcome to the family, team or community—whatever word feels right to you. We’re not here to make you fit a mould; we’re here to make sure you have a place where you can belong, contribute and be yourself.
heartfelt
What a joy it is to welcome you, [Name]. Your presence adds something special that we can already feel. May this new phase bring you supportive friendships, peaceful mornings, unexpected laughter and the courage to make this place your own.
funny
You’ve arrived, so we can finally stop saying, “It won’t be the same without [Name].” Welcome! We’ve saved you a spot, several stories and at least one person who will give you completely unnecessary directions.
heartfelt
You’re finally here, and I don’t think you realise how much that means to us. The house feels less quiet, the chai conversations can run too late again, and there’s someone to laugh with over the smallest things. Welcome back, yaar—your place was never really empty.
heartfelt
Dear [Name], welcome to this new beginning. I hope the unfamiliar faces soon become friendly ones, the difficult days become stories you laugh about later, and you find little corners of comfort wherever you are. Take your time, ask for help when you need it and remember that there are people cheering for you from here.
heartfelt
When you left, we kept saying, “It’ll be fine,” while secretly missing your terrible jokes, your favourite chair and the way you made ordinary evenings feel special. Now that you’re back, everything feels more like itself again. Welcome home, [Name]. Come in, drop the bags wherever you like and tell us everything—preferably over chai and something hot to eat.
heartfelt
[Name], tumhara aana sach mein dil khush kar gaya. Nayi jagah ho ya purana ghar, bas itna yaad rakhna—tum akela nahi ho; chai, baatein aur hum hamesha yahin hain. Dil se welcome!
Funny welcomes
Try a playful, kind greeting for a friend, relative or group where a little teasing will land well.
funny
Welcome, [Name]! Please make yourself comfortable, ignore our first-week awkwardness and pretend we’re much more organised than we look.
funny
Congratulations—you’ve officially joined the place where “five minutes” can mean twenty and chai is considered a personality trait. Welcome to the gang!
funny
Welcome! Your membership includes unlimited opinions, occasional useful advice and absolutely no refund once you learn everyone’s family history.
funny
The good news: you’re here. The bad news: now you have to hear our old jokes too. Welcome, [Name]!
funny
Welcome to [Group Name], where someone always knows a shortcut, a better restaurant and exactly when the next snack break should happen.
funny
Come in! We’ve been expecting you—and by “expecting,” we mean checking the door every ten minutes and arguing about who gets the remote.
funny
Welcome, [Name]. Your orientation begins with three important lessons: where the chai is, who replies fastest and which chair is secretly reserved.
funny
You’ve joined us at the perfect time: there’s food, gossip and only a manageable amount of confusion. Welcome aboard!
funny
Welcome to the family group. Please introduce yourself, mute responsibly and prepare for good morning messages before sunrise.
funny
Welcome! We promise to show you around, share the snacks and blame you only slightly when the plan changes.
funny
New place, same universal rule: whoever says they’re not hungry will eat everyone else’s fries. Welcome!
funny
Welcome, [Name]! We hope you enjoy the people, the possibilities and our impressively complicated tea preferences.
funny
You’re officially one of us now. Don’t worry—we’ll explain the rules after you’ve broken the first three.
Welcome back and welcome home
These are for a returning traveller, someone back after a farewell, or a loved one home after a long time away.
heartfelt
The house was quiet, the evenings felt longer and even the food seemed to be waiting for you. Welcome back, [Name]. We missed your voice, your habits and the little ways you make this place feel like home. Tell us everything when you’re ready, but first come sit down, have something hot and let us enjoy having you close again. After all the miles, the best part of the journey is this moment: you’re home.
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Welcome back, yaar! Your suitcase may be full of clothes, but we’ve been waiting for the stories, photos and snacks from your trip. The house feels right again now that you’re here.
heartfelt
After all those goodbyes, it feels wonderful to say hello again. Welcome home, [Name]. Come in, rest your feet and let us hear about everything we missed.
heartfelt
You’ve been away long enough for us to miss you, worry about you and quietly steal your favourite snacks. Welcome back—your room, your people and your usual cup of chai are waiting.
short
Welcome home! The journey is over, the bags can wait and the hugs cannot.
heartfelt
Your return has brought the old laughter back with it. We’re so happy you’re home, [Name].
funny
Welcome back from [City/Country]! We hope the trip gave you beautiful memories—and that you remembered to bring something edible.
heartfelt
The farewell feels like yesterday, but having you back feels even better. Welcome home, and don’t disappear on us again so soon.
heartfelt
Home isn’t just a place you return to; it’s the people who make your return feel special. Welcome back, [Name].
funny
Back from the journey, back at the table and back to being asked what you’d like for dinner. Welcome home!
heartfelt
We counted the days, saved the stories and kept your favourite corner ready. Welcome back!
heartfelt
Welcome home, [Name]. May this return bring you rest, familiar laughter and the deep comfort of being around your people again.
heartfelt
Your trip may be over, but the welcome party is just beginning. Come home, unpack slowly and let us spoil you a little.
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You left as one of us and returned with even more stories. Welcome back—we’re very glad to have you here again.
New employees and students
Find respectful wording for a new colleague, employee, classmate, batch, teacher, student or school group.
formal
Welcome to [Company/School], [Name]. We’re pleased to have you join us and look forward to the ideas, care and energy you’ll bring to the team.
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A warm welcome to our new colleague, [Name]. Please reach out whenever you need help finding your way around—we’re happy to have you with us.
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Welcome to the [Batch/Class] family! May this year bring good learning, kind classmates and memories that last far beyond the timetable.
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We’re delighted to welcome [Name] to our team. Your first days may bring many questions, so please ask freely; someone here will be glad to help.
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Welcome to [School/College], students! Bring your curiosity, your questions and maybe an extra pen. We’re excited to see what this new batch will create together.
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A very warm welcome to our new teacher, [Name]. We’re grateful to have your experience and enthusiasm with us, and we hope you feel supported from your very first day.
funny
Welcome aboard, [Name]. We’re looking forward to working with you, learning from you and sharing the occasional deadline-related panic.
heartfelt
Starting somewhere new takes courage. We hope your classmates, teachers and teammates make the beginning easier and the journey memorable. Welcome to [School/College], [Name].
formal
Dear [Name], welcome to [Organisation]. We’re happy you’ve joined us and hope your first few weeks are comfortable, clear and full of friendly faces. Your questions are always welcome, and your contribution will matter here. Please take the time you need to learn how things work, meet the team and settle into your role. We’re looking forward to seeing you grow with us.
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Welcome to a new classroom and a new adventure. There may be assignments, alarms and a few confusing corridors, but there will also be friendships, discoveries and people cheering you on. We’re so glad you’re part of [Class/Batch Name].
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Congratulations on joining [Company/Team], [Name]! We hope you find thoughtful mentors, supportive teammates and work that lets your strengths shine. Here’s to a great first day and many rewarding ones ahead.
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Welcome, new students! Please learn the syllabus, find the library and identify the person who always has extra notes. The rest of college can be figured out together.
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We’re happy to welcome [Name] to the [Department/Project]. May the transition be smooth, the introductions friendly and the work meaningful.
short
New batch, new dreams, new group photos. Welcome to [College/School], everyone!
WhatsApp groups and communities
Welcome a new member to a family, office, residents’, parents’, alumni, hobby or online community without making the message too long.
formal
Welcome to [Group Name], [Name]! This group is for [purpose], so feel free to introduce yourself whenever you’re comfortable. For help, you can message [Admin/Contact]. Glad to have you here.
heartfelt
A big welcome to our newest member! We’re happy to have you in this family, residents’ association, alumni circle or community.
funny
Welcome to the neighbourhood group, [Name]. We share useful updates here—and occasionally debate parking with surprising enthusiasm.
heartfelt
Hello, [Name], and welcome to [Group Name]! No pressure to introduce yourself immediately—settle in, read the pinned information and join the conversation when you’re ready.
inspirational
Welcome to our hobby circle! Bring your questions, your curiosity and whatever you’re currently making, collecting, cooking or learning.
formal
We’re delighted to welcome [Name] to the [Alumni/Parents/Residents] group. Please feel free to contact [Admin] if you need any information.
formal
Welcome aboard, [Name]! The group purpose is [purpose], important updates are pinned above and friendly conversations are always welcome.
funny
New member alert! Welcome to the group where someone has an answer, someone has a recommendation and someone has already forwarded it twice.
heartfelt
Welcome to our circle, [Name]. We hope you find useful information, generous people and a comfortable place to participate at your own pace.
short
Hi everyone, please join us in welcoming [Name] to [Group Name]. We’re glad you’re here and look forward to getting to know you.
funny
Welcome to the family group, [Name]! Please don’t worry if the messages arrive faster than you can read them; just follow the conversation and ask whenever you need context.
heartfelt
A warm welcome to [Name], our newest member. May this community offer helpful connections, respectful conversations and the occasional message that makes your day better.
formal
Welcome to [Community Name]. We’re glad to have you with us. Our group is here for [purpose]; please keep personal questions private and contact [Admin] if you need assistance.
funny
You’ve found your people—or at least the WhatsApp group that knows where to find them. Welcome, [Name]!
heartfelt
Come in, [Name]. We’re happy to welcome you to this community and hope it soon feels friendly, useful and easy to be part of.
Guests, neighbours and new homes
Use these for visitors, new neighbours, a new household or a housewarming occasion, with traditional wording kept optional.
heartfelt
Welcome to our home, [Name]. Please come in, leave your worries at the door and stay long enough for one more cup of chai. Your visit means a lot to us, and we hope you feel comfortable here from the moment you arrive. There’s no need for formality—just bring your stories, your laughter and your appetite. We’re so happy to share this space and this evening with you.
heartfelt
Welcome to the neighbourhood, [Name]! We’re glad to have you nearby. If you ever need a local recommendation, a missing ingredient or someone to point you towards the best chai, please knock or message us.
heartfelt
A warm welcome to your new home. May these rooms hold peaceful mornings, good conversations, shared meals and many memories that make you smile years from now.
heartfelt
Welcome, dear friends! The house is ready, the snacks are waiting and the door is open. Please make yourselves at home.
heartfelt
Congratulations on your new home, [Name]. May it be filled with comfort, laughter and the freedom to arrange the furniture exactly as you like.
funny
Welcome to the building, [Name]. We hope your new home brings you kind neighbours, quiet nights and a lift that behaves when guests arrive.
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Your new address has a lovely sound to it. Wishing you happiness, peace and many memorable gatherings in your new home.
heartfelt
Welcome, neighbours! We’re very happy you’ve moved in. Please feel free to say hello—we’re always glad to make room for one more friendly face.
funny
New home, new keys, new excuses to invite everyone over. Congratulations and welcome!
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May your new home be a place of rest after difficult days, laughter during ordinary ones and warmth whenever you need it. Congratulations, [Name], and welcome to this beautiful beginning.
funny
Welcome to our home! No need to ask where to sit—the most comfortable chair has already been chosen by someone else.
religious
For your Griha Pravesh, wishing your new home peace, happiness and many auspicious beginnings. May every corner hold warmth and every gathering bring joy.
heartfelt
Welcome, [Name]. May your new home be filled with the people, routines and little comforts that make life feel truly yours.
short
The door is open, the kettle is on and we’re delighted to have you here. Welcome to the neighbourhood!
Hindi and Hinglish
Pick natural Roman Hindi-English greetings for everyday Indian chats, especially when a fully formal English line feels too stiff.
funny
Swagat hai, [Name]! Ab tum aa gaye ho, toh chai aur gossip dono pakki.
heartfelt
Aapka dil se swagat hai. Humein bahut khushi hai ki aap yahan hain.
heartfelt
Welcome back, yaar! Tumhare bina ghar aur group dono thode boring lag rahe the.
short
Nayi jagah, naye log, aur naye memories—welcome to the gang!
heartfelt
[Name], tumhara yahan aana sach mein special hai. Apna ghar samjho, bina formalities ke aa jao.
funny
Hamare group mein aapka swagat hai! Yahan updates, help aur kabhi-kabhi bina maange advice milti hai.
heartfelt
Welcome home! Safar khatam, ab hugs aur ghar ka khaana shuru.
heartfelt
Aao, [Name], tumhara hi intezaar tha. Chai garam hai aur baatein ready hain.
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Naye school, naye dost aur thodi si first-day nervousness—sab normal hai. Welcome, [Name]!
formal
Hamari team mein aapka hardik swagat hai. Aapke ideas aur energy ka humein intezaar rahega.
funny
Ghar mein aapka swagat hai! Jootey kahin bhi rakho, bas snacks ke paas jagah mat banana.
heartfelt
Tum wapas aa gaye, bas ab ghar phir se ghar jaisa lag raha hai. Welcome back!
heartfelt
Aapka is naye ghar mein dil se swagat hai. Yahan hamesha sukoon, khushi aur apnapan bana rahe.
funny
Welcome, dost! Ab tum officially hamare plans, group photos aur last-minute chai ke zimmedaar ho.
Choose the kind of welcome first
“Welcome” can mean several different things, and the best message depends on what has changed. A new colleague needs reassurance and useful context; a friend returning from abroad needs affection; a guest needs warmth; a new WhatsApp member may simply need to know why the group exists. Start by asking: Is this a first arrival, a return, a new home, or a new community?
For a person joining a workplace or class, mention the shared space they are entering: “We’re happy to have you on the design team” or “Welcome to the new semester, everyone.” For a friend coming back after a farewell, make the return the centre of the message: “The goodbye was far too dramatic for such a short absence—welcome back!” That small distinction stops a housewarming wish from sounding like an office onboarding note.
Match the tone to the relationship. A manager may write, “We’re pleased to welcome you to the team,” while a close friend can say, “You’re back! Now the gang can stop pretending it knows how to make plans without you.” For an elder, teacher, guest or senior colleague, warmth can still be respectful: “We’re honoured to have you with us” is friendly without becoming overly familiar.
Personalise the message in one easy step
A generic greeting becomes memorable when you add one useful or human detail. Replace a placeholder with the person’s name, team, city, class, home or occasion: “Welcome to Pune, Riya,” “Welcome to the Green Park residents’ group,” or “Welcome home after your year in Melbourne.” You don’t need a long story; one specific detail is often enough.
For work and school groups, combine welcome with orientation. A practical group note can name the group’s purpose, the admin or teacher to contact, and the one rule newcomers need first. For example: “Welcome, Arjun, to the Class 8 parents’ group. This space is for school updates; please message Ms Rao directly for personal questions.” Keep private information out of the greeting and move individual matters to a one-to-one chat.
For a card or longer message, add what you’re looking forward to: shared meals, new memories, conversations, teamwork or celebrations. A welcome-home note might say that the house feels brighter with the person back. A new-home message can wish the household peace and happiness without assuming that it is a traditional family home, a permanent property or a particular kind of relationship.
Indian context: English, Hindi and local greetings
Indian conversations often move between English, Hindi and regional languages in the same sentence. Roman-script Hinglish is useful when the group normally types in English letters: “Ghar wapas aane par bahut bahut swagat hai—ab ghar phir se complete lag raha hai!” Keep it natural and conversational instead of translating every English word literally. Devanagari or a regional language may feel more personal when you know the recipient prefers it.
A greeting such as Namaste, Namaskar, Aadab, Sat Sri Akal, Vanakkam or Namaskaram can be lovely when it matches the recipient and setting. It shouldn’t be added automatically to every message. The same applies to festival wishes, puja references and prosperity blessings. For a Griha Pravesh, you can offer traditional wording as one option, while also providing secular wishes for renters, interfaith households, single-person homes and people celebrating a new place in their own way.
Newly married relatives and people joining a household deserve especially careful wording. Welcome them as a person, not as a role or obligation. “We’re so happy you’re part of our circle” is more inclusive than language that assumes they will follow a particular family routine, live with in-laws or perform a specific gender role.
Group welcomes, workplace etiquette and replies
A group welcome should be readable on a phone and useful at a glance. Say hello, name the group’s purpose and point to the right person for questions. A family group may need only affection; a school, office, residents’ or customer group may also need a short note about announcements, timings or posting etiquette. Don’t turn the first greeting into a wall of rules, and don’t share a newcomer’s phone number, address or personal details beyond what they have already chosen to share.
A new employee welcome can be warm and practical: mention the team, first-day timing, orientation, reporting contact and anything they should bring or expect. A student welcome can identify the class, teacher or coordinator and invite questions without putting the student on the spot. For customers or community members, distinguish a friendly welcome from a service announcement so the message doesn’t sound copied and impersonal.
New members don’t need to write an impressive introduction immediately. A simple “Thank you for the warm welcome. Happy to be here” is enough, and a thumbs-up or heart reaction may work in a busy group. If the group is formal, follow its existing style. If a personal introduction is requested, share only comfortable details and skip sensitive information.
Welcome home, welcome back or welcome speech?
Use “welcome home” when the person is returning to a place that feels like home, or when you are celebrating a new home. Use “welcome back” for a return to a team, city, school, group or friendship after time away. If someone has returned after a farewell, refer to the journey or absence gently rather than making them explain it again: “We’re delighted to have you with us again” leaves room for the person’s own story.
A welcome message is usually short and personal; a welcome speech is spoken aloud to a gathering and normally includes an opening greeting, recognition of guests, the reason for the occasion and a closing invitation. A message for a card can be more emotional, while a WhatsApp group post should get to the point quickly. The collection includes formats for all three situations, so choose based on where your words will appear.
For humour, tease the situation rather than the person. “Welcome back—your favourite mug survived” is safer than a joke about appearance, money, relationships or a difficult absence. If the person has returned from grief, illness, conflict or a sensitive life change, skip the comedy and offer simple, steady warmth instead.
Just for fun
Can I send just “Welcome” and call it a day?Show the answer
You can, but adding a name, group or reason makes it feel less like an automatic office notification. “Welcome, Neha—so glad you’re joining our book club” takes only a few extra words and feels much more human.
Is it okay to welcome someone back with a joke about their long absence?Show the answer
Only if you’re sure the relationship can carry it. Joke about the empty chair, neglected plants or missed chai—not about private reasons, family matters or anything that may have made the absence difficult.
Does every WhatsApp group welcome need a full introduction from the new member?Show the answer
No. A thank-you, reaction or short introduction is perfectly fine. Good group etiquette leaves room for the newcomer to participate at their own pace.
Questions people ask
What is a good welcome message?
A good welcome message says hello, names the person or group when possible, and makes the occasion clear. Add one personal detail or a helpful next step so it feels written for that moment rather than copied from a noticeboard.
How do you welcome someone back after a long time?
Say that you’re happy to have them back and mention what their return means to you or the group. “Welcome back—we missed your laughter and your legendary chai” works for a friend, while “It’s wonderful to have you with us again” suits a more formal setting.
What do you say when someone joins a WhatsApp group?
Welcome them by name, explain the group’s purpose and identify the admin or contact person if that helps. Keep rules brief, avoid sharing private details and move personal questions to direct messages.
How do you welcome a new employee to the team?
Combine a warm greeting with practical information such as the team name, first-day plan, reporting contact or orientation details. Use respectful wording for a senior colleague and a relaxed tone for a peer, without making assumptions about personality or background.
What is a good welcome message for a new student?
Mention the class, school, course or group and reassure the student that questions are welcome. A simple line such as “Welcome to Class 9B—we’re glad you’re here and hope you enjoy learning with us” is clear and encouraging.
How do you welcome guests to your home?
Thank them for coming, say that you’re happy to have them and add something practical if needed, such as where to keep their bag or when food will be served. For a new home, include wishes for comfort, peace and happy memories rather than assuming a particular religious tradition.
How do you say welcome home in a nice way?
Keep the focus on comfort and belonging: “Welcome home—we’re so happy you’re back” is simple and sincere. You can add the place, journey or shared ritual, such as dinner, chai or a favourite corner waiting for them.
What is a funny welcome message?
A funny welcome message uses gentle, familiar humour: “Welcome back! Your seat, mug and place in the gossip circle are still reserved.” Avoid jokes about sensitive personal matters, especially in workplace, school or large community groups.
How do you welcome someone in Hindi or Hinglish?
For Roman Hindi or Hinglish, try a natural line such as “Aapka bahut bahut swagat hai—humein bahut khushi hai ki aap hamare saath hain.” Use “aap” for respect and “tum” only when that level of familiarity is already comfortable.
Should a new member reply to a welcome message in a group?
There’s no single rule. “Thank you for the warm welcome—happy to be here” is enough, and a reaction may be suitable in a busy group; follow the tone already used by other members.
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