I’m asking because it’s a very normal thing to do here.
When you enter a room, but also things like a hairdresser or say a small cafe, you say hello to the people there and say goodbye when leaving. Or when taking a bus, you say hello to the driver and goodbye or thank him when getting off.
I was only recently told by some online friends of mine that this is pretty weird in other places. So I’m wondering if I’m (or my country) is the weird one or them
*entering room of people waiting to donate on a sperm bank*
“Hello everybody. Hope you’re all excited to be here and rearing to go!”
*sits down next to somebody*
“So, do you come here often?”