In addition to all the good suggestions here, “walk softly and carry a big stick.” Basically along the lines of the monk thing, but more specific. You will get flack from the others as the n00b. You will have times where you will not get along with someone, sometimes for seemingly no reason. Don’t let these things get to you, try to find humorous ways to downplay yourself while commending everyone else. Try to always look positively at everything, even if you can only find 1/2 of something positive. And if someone is obviously (to you) always picking on or negative toward you, or someone else, softly and gently TALK with them about it and let them know that you don’t like how it makes you feel. Use reverse psychology here. Apologize for how you feel from the way they are treating you. TRY TO NOT POINT THE FINGER AT THEM, because if you were in their position, you would be defensive if someone did that to you. Almost any issue between coworkers can be resolved, even if it is an agreement to disagree on something.
I say these things from experience. And I have had, and been commended for, how well I got along with my workmates, especially with ones my boss knew I didn’t “jell” with. Basically if you follow the golden rule and treat everyone with respect, even if they don’t deserve any respect, everyone will value you being on the team. I have had grown men cry when they had to let me go, because the place was closing, as they hated to put me in that situation and wanted to continue working with me.
Lastly, with regards “office politics”, be loyal to the job. Not the company, not the boss, and not your coworkers. If they see you refuse to take sides, and are a voice of reason, everyone will value and respect you even more.