encounter	come across
demeanour	behaviour
attire	elaborate garments
lightweight	a combat wrestler
strive	endeavour
upbeat	optimistic
hands down	certain
strike the right note	do what is especially appropriate
grooming	dressing
smarmy	excessively flattering
speak louder than words	be more meaningful than words
give and take	cooperation
at ease	relaxed and calm
go overboard	go to extremes
hone	improve
pinstripe	not dotted
on edge	anxious
jitter	nervousness