People in the United States don't always shake hands when they are
            introduced to one another. However, in a formal or business
            situation people almost always shake hands.

            1.A: Mary, this is Joe's brother David.
            B; I'm very glad to meet you.
            C: It's a pleasure to meet you.
            B: How do you like Texas so far?
            C: It's really different from what I expected.
            B: Don't worry. You'll get used to it in no time.

            2.A: Mrs. Smith, I'd like to introduce a friend of mine, Pierre
            Dubois.
            B: How do you do?
            C: Hello.
            B: What's your impression of the United States?
            C: Well, I can't get over how different the weather is here.
            B: Oh, you'll get used to it soon!

            3.A: Wendy, I'd like you to meet my brother Sam.
            B: Hi.
            C: Nice to meet you.
            B: What do you think of Dallas?
            C: Well, I'm still feeling a little homesick and so many things seem
            strange to me.
            B: You're bound to feel that way at first, I guess.

            4.A: Mrs.Hughs, this is Peter Brown.
            B: Pleased to meet you.
            C: How do you do?
            B: I hope you're enjoying your stay here.
            C: If it weren't for the climate, I'd like it here very much.
            B: It always takes time to get used to a new place