Does it really crush your spirit if I don't say hello?
When a client comes to me, they are seeking my help in a matter that they do not have the knowledge, ability, experience, education or license to handle themselves. I will do this for them in exchange for money. I steer the relationship. I am the one with the skill. They come to me.
It doesn't "crush my spirit". If their social skills haven't surpassed that of a three year old, it is an indicator of what things will be like if I choose to handle their matter, so it will likely result in my telling them that I am sorry but I cannot help them or that I can't take on any more work at this time. Because these people are almost always in a crisis situation, it rarely works out well for them. But for me, it works great. I've saved myself from a headache client.