Polite greetings and respectful address set the tone for academic interactions. Small talk topics usually include current study workloads, health, family, and neutral topics like weather. Direct challenges or confrontations are avoided during initial conversations; students often wait for formal discussions to express differing opinions. Respect for hierarchy is demonstrated in whom one greets first and how one addresses professors and senior students. Non-verbal cues such as nodding and modest laughter support the verbal communication of politeness and attentiveness.