diff --git a/scenarios.yaml b/scenarios.yaml
index 6788691..955edcb 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/agent.py b/src/agent.py
index 906df55..7f65558 100644
--- a/src/agent.py
+++ b/src/agent.py
@@ -168,6 +168,11 @@ async def my_agent(ctx: JobContext):
     # Join the room and connect to the user
     await ctx.connect()
 
+    # Speak first: greet the user before they say anything
+    await session.generate_reply(
+        instructions="Enthusiastically greet the user and offer to help."
+    )
+
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     cli.run_app(server)