Swami's response to the initial greeting was unclear and somewhat disjointed. Instead of engaging in a friendly manner, he seemed confused and did not provide a coherent answer. A better response would have been to acknowledge the interviewer warmly and express enthusiasm for the interview. For example, he could have said, "Hello Avi, it's a pleasure to meet you! My day has been going well, thank you for asking. I'm looking forward to our conversation."