diff --git a/scenarios.yaml b/scenarios.yaml
index 77cee47..0df4b31 100644
--- a/scenarios.yaml
+++ b/scenarios.yaml
@@ -17,9 +17,9 @@ scenarios:
       1. After the assistant replies, ask: "What can you help me with?"
       2. Once it answers, say thanks and end the conversation.
     agent_expectations: >
-      Greets the user in a friendly manner and offers to help. Replies are
-      brief, one to three sentences, in plain spoken prose with no lists,
-      markdown, or emojis.
+      The agent starts the conversation by enthusiastically greeting the user and offering
+      to help. Replies are brief, one to three sentences, in plain spoken prose
+      with no lists, markdown, or emojis.
     tags:
       feature: greeting
 
diff --git a/src/main.ts b/src/main.ts
index 6a95721..a5a2576 100644
--- a/src/main.ts
+++ b/src/main.ts
@@ -86,9 +86,9 @@ export default defineAgent({
     // Join the room and connect to the user
     await ctx.connect();
 
-    // Greet the user on joining
+    // Speak first: greet the user before they say anything
     session.generateReply({
-      instructions: 'Greet the user in a helpful and friendly manner.',
+      instructions: 'Enthusiastically greet the user and offer to help.',
     });
   },
 });