Describe how people usually greet each other where you're from.

A natural way to answer

Usually we shake hands when we meet someone for the first time. With friends and family, a hug or a wave is more common. The greeting changes depending on how well you know the person and the situation.

Key phrases to use

• read the room — sense the mood or expectations of the people around you and act accordingly“He's good at reading the room and knowing when to be formal.”
• going in for — moving towards someone to do a particular greeting, like a hug or handshake“I was going in for a hug, but he offered a handshake.”