Varun's response to the initial greeting was completely off-topic and did not address the question posed by Avi. Instead of engaging in a polite conversation, he provided a link unrelated to the interview context. This indicates a lack of awareness or preparation for the interview setting. A better response would have acknowledged the greeting and expressed enthusiasm for the interview, such as "Hello Avi, it's a pleasure to meet you as well. My day has been going well, thank you for asking. I'm looking forward to our conversation today."