The first observation is that just like in Luxembourg, depending on the area you are in, it is considered disrespectful to not greet people on the street, regardless of whether you know them or not. Whereas the closer you get to regions with a higher population density, it is an unspoken rule to only greet people you know or have a close relationship to. While greeting someone in these areas would not be disrespectful, it would be considered „odd“ and might make you question their intentions. As already established, greeting people is both normal in Luxembourg and in America but the intensity of said action could not be more different from one another. What would be considered polite and friendly in the US, could be seen as almost rude in the Grand-Duchy. While it is known that this phenomenon can usually be found in restaurants and will most likely be performed by the staff in hopes of getting a better tip, it can also be found during a leisurely walk down the street. The people h