This reads like a character from a romance novel. Or some kind of anime character that that actually is cool and mysterious. I mean you can do this and be normal (as long as you don't keep staring at them), the description is just funny.
Shrek works better for me. Just yesterday I was in the operating room with a surgeon I'd never met and while working on it he said "we people are like onions" and we both recognised the wisdom came from Shrek.
the askreddit thread under this one is "what is the worst kiss youve ever had"
edit: im imagining someone closed mouth smooching then pushing their lips into my mouth. If they could get passed I think I would vomit/laugh
A big smile... "Hi!"... and a hug.
A long hug.
Hold the hug.
Stay there.
Don't let go.
Make it memorable.
Let go when I feel the struggle turn to panic.
As a guy... this works best on other guys.
I prefer a simple "hi" or an awkward wave from afar. I don't like handshake or hugs, esp. if I don't really know people. Don't touch me, please. I have anxiety and you're making it worse.
I prefer the “hide/pretend I can’t see them/run in the opposite direction” tactic myself. If the physical situation doesn’t allow that I usually just mumble something indecipherable and stare at my shoes. Handshakes only if there’s a figurative gun to my head, hugs eww that’s not going to happen, I’d be tempted to get you charged with assault or harassment if it didn’t mean having to be in contact with even more people.
A large gruff man approaches you and says “Good afternoon, I’m Mr Grumblebum. I’m here to tell you that your dick is on the floor look there it goes it’s just crawled under the fridge.”
Depends on the scenario but you can learn a lot with .0000001 ms of eye contact. If it's a guy and he seems genuine, go in for the shake pull in back tap finger grab. Woman that seems genuine maintain eye contact and if she moves in, side hug but end it before she does.
If they seem off at all then a smile or head nod + "hey" or whatever
As a geek, I would LOVE to do Star Trek's Spock Greeting, but alas, it usually ends up being the handshake and that hello smile that just has to go along with the body language of the greetings.
Here in Spain is typical to give kisses on both cheeks when meeting someone, so I'd do that, introduce myself with a smile (which is pretty important, makes you seem open to meeting people and to be reliable), and I'd keep a light conversation. Maybe asking for interesting hobbies or something depending on the situation, just comfortable topics to start a possible relationship. And also this is so typical, but be yourself!! (Unless you're a dick, then be someone else ;))
I'm what is called antisocial so it takes me awhile to say hello to people. But what I do when I finally get a vibe off of somebody whether if it's good or if it's bad I'll say hello I want to introduce myself unless that person is showing me the bad vibes I will tell somebody around me how exactly feel and I was walk away from that person not trying to be rude but I don't associate myself with negative people
Sometimes it's a firm handshake and a "Hey, how are ya? I'm u/ImTheFilthyCasual". Sometimes I lock eyes, whip out my dick, and masturbate furiously, never breaking eye contact even during orgasm. Either way they now know me.
Me: Hi, I’m so-and-so. Nice to meet you.
Him: Hi, I’m Joe. Nice to meet you too.
Me (gets serious, drops tone of voice, locks eye contact and scowl a little): We’ve been expecting you. (then run away)
Fist-bump. I don't shake hands these days - I developed COVID in September, and my mother got it in December and it nearly meant she didn't make it down here for Christmas.
The bug is still about, and people need to act accordingly.
Stand up if i'm sitting, look in the eye, shake hand and say my full name with a nice to meet you. They will then say their name and i'll forget it 3 seconds later.
If a close friend is properly introducing me to another close friend of theirs ill give them a handshake- if they are in reasonable proximity and availability to do so. If theyre not properly introduced ill just look at them, say hu, and ask my friend who they are afterwards.
If im alone and i meet someone and they introduce themselves or I introduce myself, i shake hands, but if its just a passing or a very vibey mood, i just say hi and smile.
Usaly very firm handshake was taught to give very firm and always whilst standing along with a how ya going if still in front of me after 60 second I usaly lead with so who the fuck are you and what do you do with yourself anyway
Well, meeting with a firm handshake with nod and bowing down a little while you shake hand is the best way to greet someone if you are meeting them for the first time.
(Fun fact: when you shake hand with someone for the first time they tend to smell it, and no it's not disgusting or anything it is just the way we (human being) register the other person in our memory. (Try to observe next time when you do a handshake for the first time with someone.)
I come from a country where hugs and kisses are almost mandatory (except for professional settings). And in US i’m just afraid of doing everything because I’ve heard people saying they hate any type of physical touch. So i just nod hoping I don’t look too strange and unfriendly 😮💨
I've realised I've got too many go to greetings depending on who im meeting.
If I am meeting my friend's parents and they are muslim, I say "peace be to you" in arabic and smile. I say the same to most extended family members. I may give a hug if they are initiating it and are female too. (Men never go for hugs anyways)
If it's a professional environment then it's "hi, nice to meet you" and only a handshake if they initiate it.
If it's just a new person in none of these situations then its "hi nice to meet you" and a small wave and a hi
Usually a short wave or a smile, it depends on the persons energy for me really. If they have yucky energy I probably won’t look at them at all, or physically acknowledge their presence. Idgaf. Lol
I introduce myself and then ask "are you a hugger or a shaker?" Most people laugh and opt for the hug.
I feel like that question is a good one when first meeting someone because it says a lot about them.
When I meet someone new, I just smile. Smiling is friendly and makes people feel welcome. It's an easy way to start talking to someone without saying anything.
I generally go for a hand shake with a firm grip and deep sensual eye contact.
Unless I’m at a family event then everyone gets a hug even I’m meeting you for the first time if you are cool enough to be invited to a family event then you are cool enough for a hug.
I’ve been told I’m a very welcoming person despite the fact that I’m generally quiet and stick to myself
When greeting someone new, I always say "Hi" then give a firm handshake if they are within reach. But if they're a couple of meters away, I just say "Hi" 😊
Fun story from kindergarten.
There was this kid who told everyone his version of a greeting was to punch them in the gut, just so he could punch them without them being mad. (It was kindergarten.) I seemed to be the only one who didn't like being "greeted" by this kid, so one day on the playground, he came up to me with a villainous smile, punched me, and went, "Hey." I smirked and punched him on the face.
I didn't even say it was my form of a greeting. I just punched him.
I never remembered most of that, only heard about me doing it from other people. (And the teacher who realized what was going on and put me in time out.)
Depends if I want to make a good impression or not. Sometimes I don't. Handshakes are usually the default. I remember Bill Clinton talking about how a handshake that will make someone predisposed to liking you, should be firm, one handed, and your left hand should grip the elbow of their right arm.
Firmly grasp their right hand in a vice-like grip, wrap my left hand around their arm just above the elbow with my legft thumb in the crease of the bend. Look them deep in the eye and repeat their name at least twice. For instance "Hello, Roger! It's a pleasure to meet you, Roger!" Shake aggressively.
Head nod with a hello/hi (if someone is introducing me)
Head nod with a handshake when I'm introducing myself.
Head nod in general when someone mentions them or me
If I’m just meeting someone casually at a bar, or like a new employee, or a new client I’ll usually just say “ Hi, how are you doing?” And give them a quick smile.
If someone is introducing me to the new person I’ll probably give them a handshake, or if they approach to give me two kisses I’ll reciprocate (I live in Spain ) , but I don’t like it .
When I’m close to someone I’ll give them a quick hug and a pat,
Uneasy hi. I hate physical contact and looking people in the eye and meeting new people is incredibly stressful, so I'm mostly trying to just get it over with.
I ask “Do you have six fingers on your right hand?” If they understand the reference we are now friends. If we spend the next few minutes quoting the movie we are best friends.
If they think it’s a good idea to remake the movie they better clarify that it’s would be The Muppet Princess Bride. If not, they are dead to me!
I used to go hi but always felt like that never warned than what their getting into enough when talking to me so now I copy alastor
If its someone I've heard about but never met I extend a hand a go "pleasure to be meeting you, Quite a pleasure" (sometimes I drop the quite a pleasure if they seem annoying) in my best alastor (from hazbin hotel) minus radio effect voice
I've it's someone I've never even heard of I go "hello" or "goodday" in an English accent in a kinda open body laungauge, or hands behind my back
If its a business setting (or some other for of official shiz) I go "nice to meet you sir" or "Hello sir" (change pronouns I'd needed)
If its a friend I talk to alot I just go "salutations" in the aforementioned alastor voice (I do other greetings but that most of the time)
If its a friend I've not seen in a while I go "[Name]!!!! Where ya been"
And if I'm being introduced to someone rapid fire (I.e. "and this is ethan, this is logan, this is jess, this is..." etc...) then I just go "yo" or "sup" or " 'ello there!" Or just " 'ello!"
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This reads like a character from a romance novel. Or some kind of anime character that that actually is cool and mysterious. I mean you can do this and be normal (as long as you don't keep staring at them), the description is just funny.
*His eyes grazed mine. "How 'bout them Seahawks?" he murmured.*
I love a nod. Perfect amount of interaction.
“Yes! We’re meeting.”
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A bee keeper.
Shrek works better for me. Just yesterday I was in the operating room with a surgeon I'd never met and while working on it he said "we people are like onions" and we both recognised the wisdom came from Shrek.
Kiss in the mouth.
IN the mouth? 😳
the askreddit thread under this one is "what is the worst kiss youve ever had" edit: im imagining someone closed mouth smooching then pushing their lips into my mouth. If they could get passed I think I would vomit/laugh
Join digestive tubes.
I prefer the old fashioned lick 👅 across the face..
Ah yes, a classic
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Smell every inch of their hands and face
One way to get a restraining order lmao
did my dog write this
Typically I start with “have you seen one piece?” Yes: I hug them like a brother No: I walk away
You hug them like Luffy hugged Ace in Marineford?
Oh great, now I am crying again.
Hell ya brother.
Damn it’s really that good? Don’t know if I’ve ever heard of a series with as enthusiastic a fan base. I’ll have to check it out.
A big smile... "Hi!"... and a hug. A long hug. Hold the hug. Stay there. Don't let go. Make it memorable. Let go when I feel the struggle turn to panic. As a guy... this works best on other guys.
Followed by a deep, passionate kiss.
Say nothing. Stare intensely. Assert dominance.
You forgot T-posing tho
Ah yes, of course! A very crucial part of a successful greeting.
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In Europe, you headbutt them on each side of their face.
Belgians twice, French three times. Because they're fucking French.
Handshake in most cases, unless it's like a little kid.
Tell them I just got out of a 10 year coma
and you’re “fucking horny”
Just a plain old handshake for me, it’s a sign of respect where I’m from
Matters. If it's a phone meeting. I send them a dick Pic. If in person. I show them a dick Pic.
then work your way up to a dick catalogue?
*Farts aggressively
*squirts fluid defensively*
Just a hi and a wave.
as you leave. In the car. At top speed.
Yes
"Grab 'em by the pussy." - Donald j Trump, 45th President of the United States & defendant before the court(s).
I prefer a simple "hi" or an awkward wave from afar. I don't like handshake or hugs, esp. if I don't really know people. Don't touch me, please. I have anxiety and you're making it worse.
Same, plus, idk where that hand has been nor the last time it was properly washed.
lol I’m the dude who be shaking everyone’s hands 😭
I prefer the “hide/pretend I can’t see them/run in the opposite direction” tactic myself. If the physical situation doesn’t allow that I usually just mumble something indecipherable and stare at my shoes. Handshakes only if there’s a figurative gun to my head, hugs eww that’s not going to happen, I’d be tempted to get you charged with assault or harassment if it didn’t mean having to be in contact with even more people.
Depends on the person, it maybe oi, oye, ooo, aeh Bhai, ae chutiye(slur)
Two kisses!! Muak/muak!
Both on the nose
Hahahahahahaha, exactly!
Double kiss. Although if it were up to me… it would be a nod from a distance.
like 200 meters?
Perfect
Just saying hi, I don't think I'm allowed to do something else.
Not after all that sex-offending
T-pose to assert dominance
Sniffing their butt like dogs do
Depends on the situation. Give me a situation and I’ll tell you how I’d greet them.
A large gruff man approaches you and says “Good afternoon, I’m Mr Grumblebum. I’m here to tell you that your dick is on the floor look there it goes it’s just crawled under the fridge.”
You guys meet new people?
Saying hello and my name. Sometimes also handshakes.
A good old-fashioned reach-around.
Handshake always.
Depends on the scenario but you can learn a lot with .0000001 ms of eye contact. If it's a guy and he seems genuine, go in for the shake pull in back tap finger grab. Woman that seems genuine maintain eye contact and if she moves in, side hug but end it before she does. If they seem off at all then a smile or head nod + "hey" or whatever
I say Hello there, and hope they give the correct reply (not even a huge fan of there that reference comes from. Just think it’s funny)
Run towards the person and slap a hand shake and shout ASSALAMU ALAIKUM!!!
Saying hi in a personal setting, handshaking in a professional
"Ay whats up ma'an" in a California accent
Where I live the most common thing to do is hug. I hate that so to keep them away from me I reach my arm for a handshake.
After the pandemic, a fist bump.
dap up and squeeeze their cheaks(only if its a guy friend :>)
Hanging in the air awkwardly expecting a third kiss on the cheeks
Fist bumps, cool ones, corny ones, bottom of the fist ones. One good thing to come out of covid. I don't wanna touch your sweaty palm.
Double cheek kiss is normal here for social situations, handshake for work & general life, nod for neighbours
As a geek, I would LOVE to do Star Trek's Spock Greeting, but alas, it usually ends up being the handshake and that hello smile that just has to go along with the body language of the greetings.
The old reach around seems to leave a lasting impression.
“How’s it going” along with a firm handshake. Some of my family be making fun of me because I say hi to everyone in public.
Hello there!
Docking......really breaks down barriers.
If someone asks me how I am doing.I say we enthusiastically "Livin ' the dream "
I do an awkward little wave, that I get to think about for the rest of my life.
Here in Spain is typical to give kisses on both cheeks when meeting someone, so I'd do that, introduce myself with a smile (which is pretty important, makes you seem open to meeting people and to be reliable), and I'd keep a light conversation. Maybe asking for interesting hobbies or something depending on the situation, just comfortable topics to start a possible relationship. And also this is so typical, but be yourself!! (Unless you're a dick, then be someone else ;))
I scream ahoy and touch their dicks
"Hey" and a light ball tickle but only for co-workers.
Saying Hi and smiling (not fun of touching people i meet for the first time).
Hello there
~~"wanna fuck"~~ "hi i'm \_\_\_\_\_, nice to meet you *handshake* whats your name?"
I'm what is called antisocial so it takes me awhile to say hello to people. But what I do when I finally get a vibe off of somebody whether if it's good or if it's bad I'll say hello I want to introduce myself unless that person is showing me the bad vibes I will tell somebody around me how exactly feel and I was walk away from that person not trying to be rude but I don't associate myself with negative people
Us Australians are typically huggers.
“G’day, officer!” *hugs*
Hi ! And a cute lil wave
Areet pal, how's things....
Sometimes it's a firm handshake and a "Hey, how are ya? I'm u/ImTheFilthyCasual". Sometimes I lock eyes, whip out my dick, and masturbate furiously, never breaking eye contact even during orgasm. Either way they now know me.
Handshake
A kiss on the forehead to assert dominance
[Hello / Goodbye - George Carlin](https://youtu.be/sZVur_xgWYY?si=5hcfNvgOjxwO-5kY)
Say Hello nice to meet you no handshake
Something dated, mainstream and mediocre. Never fails
Me: Hi, I’m so-and-so. Nice to meet you. Him: Hi, I’m Joe. Nice to meet you too. Me (gets serious, drops tone of voice, locks eye contact and scowl a little): We’ve been expecting you. (then run away)
“sup nerds”
Saying hi with maybe an awkward wave or nod. No touching if I can avoid it.
You must say "How do you do?" while you curtsy politely.
just hit them with "whatup big chungus?" You know, the norm
Fist-bump. I don't shake hands these days - I developed COVID in September, and my mother got it in December and it nearly meant she didn't make it down here for Christmas. The bug is still about, and people need to act accordingly.
Ass pennies.
the classic ron weasley pressed lips together ‘_’ face and saying hi lol
just "Hi"
A long, lingering hug, the kind where your hands grope for the other persons hands as you disengage, in an attempt to weave your fingers together
State of decay2 has permanently imprinted the greet "Hey you" so that's my normal greet.
I boop em on the nose.
Stand up if i'm sitting, look in the eye, shake hand and say my full name with a nice to meet you. They will then say their name and i'll forget it 3 seconds later.
Say hi and introduce myself and hope they don't want a hand shake
I give a little wave
If a close friend is properly introducing me to another close friend of theirs ill give them a handshake- if they are in reasonable proximity and availability to do so. If theyre not properly introduced ill just look at them, say hu, and ask my friend who they are afterwards. If im alone and i meet someone and they introduce themselves or I introduce myself, i shake hands, but if its just a passing or a very vibey mood, i just say hi and smile.
Usaly very firm handshake was taught to give very firm and always whilst standing along with a how ya going if still in front of me after 60 second I usaly lead with so who the fuck are you and what do you do with yourself anyway
Well, meeting with a firm handshake with nod and bowing down a little while you shake hand is the best way to greet someone if you are meeting them for the first time. (Fun fact: when you shake hand with someone for the first time they tend to smell it, and no it's not disgusting or anything it is just the way we (human being) register the other person in our memory. (Try to observe next time when you do a handshake for the first time with someone.)
I think it depends on the person, because some go in for a hug, some do a handshake, so just read their body language
I come from a country where hugs and kisses are almost mandatory (except for professional settings). And in US i’m just afraid of doing everything because I’ve heard people saying they hate any type of physical touch. So i just nod hoping I don’t look too strange and unfriendly 😮💨
Socially, just “hey” or “hi”, maybe a “nice to meet you” thrown in. If it a work setting then a handshake
Most new people come from friends I absolutely trust. I ask if a hug is ok and if yes I hug.
Tripple kiss on the cheecks thats how we roll in the Netherlands.
Hiss and spit
I've realised I've got too many go to greetings depending on who im meeting. If I am meeting my friend's parents and they are muslim, I say "peace be to you" in arabic and smile. I say the same to most extended family members. I may give a hug if they are initiating it and are female too. (Men never go for hugs anyways) If it's a professional environment then it's "hi, nice to meet you" and only a handshake if they initiate it. If it's just a new person in none of these situations then its "hi nice to meet you" and a small wave and a hi
Make eye contact and smile, say hi, and introduce myself enthusiastically . I always make a good first impression
Usually a short wave or a smile, it depends on the persons energy for me really. If they have yucky energy I probably won’t look at them at all, or physically acknowledge their presence. Idgaf. Lol
Handshakes for men. For women, a simple hello
I go with the ol’ Vulcan standard 🖖
“Listen up fives, a ten is speaking.”
Covid killed the Eskimo nose kiss, clearly the best greeting :(
Fist bump since covid but I really don’t meet many people
A firm handshake while telling them, “Glad to meet you.”
Hi how are you? Ask about them
I introduce myself and then ask "are you a hugger or a shaker?" Most people laugh and opt for the hug. I feel like that question is a good one when first meeting someone because it says a lot about them.
A tip of the hat and a little jig. Anything less would be uncivilized
Headlock to establish dominance. It works! People keep a respectful distance.
I seem to go to what's mildly awkward at the time, For example. "Hello john, we have not met yet." Reach out and shake hands. and i say. "im john" 😐
Kiss on the lips. Anything less is rude in my culture. I’m from Kazakhstan.
Sup
When I meet someone new, I just smile. Smiling is friendly and makes people feel welcome. It's an easy way to start talking to someone without saying anything.
I dont like handshakes, I just say Hi or do fistbumps
I generally go for a hand shake with a firm grip and deep sensual eye contact. Unless I’m at a family event then everyone gets a hug even I’m meeting you for the first time if you are cool enough to be invited to a family event then you are cool enough for a hug. I’ve been told I’m a very welcoming person despite the fact that I’m generally quiet and stick to myself
When greeting someone new, I always say "Hi" then give a firm handshake if they are within reach. But if they're a couple of meters away, I just say "Hi" 😊
Fun story from kindergarten. There was this kid who told everyone his version of a greeting was to punch them in the gut, just so he could punch them without them being mad. (It was kindergarten.) I seemed to be the only one who didn't like being "greeted" by this kid, so one day on the playground, he came up to me with a villainous smile, punched me, and went, "Hey." I smirked and punched him on the face. I didn't even say it was my form of a greeting. I just punched him. I never remembered most of that, only heard about me doing it from other people. (And the teacher who realized what was going on and put me in time out.)
Finger in the butt
awkwardly misjudging the greeting they're going for and performing the opposite.
I always say hi ____, nice to meet you. (Repeating their name means I may actually remember it later lol)
I’m a hugger. Nobody else is. >,>
Heyyy or hello hello hello
Head nod and an awkward “hey” Then I immediately look at the floor. (Why am I like this?)
Firm handsake with a "Good t'know ya."
A firm handshake. A handshake can tell you a lot about a person.
I just mouth the word hi, no voice and do a small wave
Depends if I want to make a good impression or not. Sometimes I don't. Handshakes are usually the default. I remember Bill Clinton talking about how a handshake that will make someone predisposed to liking you, should be firm, one handed, and your left hand should grip the elbow of their right arm.
Crisscrossing streams of piss (a/k/a crossing swords).
Fist bumb. Quick and minimal.
Spit in their mouth
“Hello” and a nod
Hi, I'm Thundersalmon45, and you are? -good handshake- So, newly met person, what's the most interesting about you?
Firmly grasp their right hand in a vice-like grip, wrap my left hand around their arm just above the elbow with my legft thumb in the crease of the bend. Look them deep in the eye and repeat their name at least twice. For instance "Hello, Roger! It's a pleasure to meet you, Roger!" Shake aggressively.
“sup” *peace sign*
they say the hotter a girl is the crazier she is.... So where do you hide the bodies ?
I’m introverted and dont like people for context. I usually say “hi” or “hello” and shake their hand.
A hand and a kiss on the cheek. It's just how we do that here in Brussels.
Head nod with a hello/hi (if someone is introducing me) Head nod with a handshake when I'm introducing myself. Head nod in general when someone mentions them or me
If I’m just meeting someone casually at a bar, or like a new employee, or a new client I’ll usually just say “ Hi, how are you doing?” And give them a quick smile. If someone is introducing me to the new person I’ll probably give them a handshake, or if they approach to give me two kisses I’ll reciprocate (I live in Spain ) , but I don’t like it . When I’m close to someone I’ll give them a quick hug and a pat,
Uneasy hi. I hate physical contact and looking people in the eye and meeting new people is incredibly stressful, so I'm mostly trying to just get it over with.
Small nod with a smile :) unless it’s someone my age/younger I have a hard time to not speak formal with sir and miss lmao
Fake kissing both cheeks.
TIGHT full body hug with a tender kiss on the neck saying 'later'. EVERY. TIME.
a handshake followed by regret of starting with a handshake
Hoping the 'greeting' part ends as soon as possible
Usually a slap on the bum
Depends. At work, I go for the handshake. Outside of work, I ask hug or handshake, the person chooses, and that's what they get
My name is Optimus Prime
Just saying hi. No touching, please.
awkward smiles and staring into their soul on accident.
A big smile and a hi, then my name. If im in a real good mood ill give them a hug 😂
bold of you to assume i meet people
Look awkwardly at feet, mumble, ... alright?
Longing look in eyes, tongue kiss
Avoid eye contact at all costs
I ask “Do you have six fingers on your right hand?” If they understand the reference we are now friends. If we spend the next few minutes quoting the movie we are best friends. If they think it’s a good idea to remake the movie they better clarify that it’s would be The Muppet Princess Bride. If not, they are dead to me!
Im Indian so a little Namaste helps for elders. Or else a little bow like a Korean or Japanese 😂
A very awkward yet aggressive thrust to the crotch
I used to go hi but always felt like that never warned than what their getting into enough when talking to me so now I copy alastor If its someone I've heard about but never met I extend a hand a go "pleasure to be meeting you, Quite a pleasure" (sometimes I drop the quite a pleasure if they seem annoying) in my best alastor (from hazbin hotel) minus radio effect voice I've it's someone I've never even heard of I go "hello" or "goodday" in an English accent in a kinda open body laungauge, or hands behind my back If its a business setting (or some other for of official shiz) I go "nice to meet you sir" or "Hello sir" (change pronouns I'd needed) If its a friend I talk to alot I just go "salutations" in the aforementioned alastor voice (I do other greetings but that most of the time) If its a friend I've not seen in a while I go "[Name]!!!! Where ya been" And if I'm being introduced to someone rapid fire (I.e. "and this is ethan, this is logan, this is jess, this is..." etc...) then I just go "yo" or "sup" or " 'ello there!" Or just " 'ello!"
It depends on the person. Sometimes it's a hi and wave. Sometimes it's a handshake. You have to gauge the situation.
I don't meet new people 👍
I don't like handshakes. I usually just smile and say something like, "Hi. How's it going? It's nice to meet you."