Many people shake hands when meeting after they havn't seen each other for a long time.

1. A: I haven't seen you for ages. You haven't been Sich, have you?

B: No, I've been in California¹ for the past month.

A: How nice. Where were you exactly?

B: San Diego. I got back yesterday.

2. A: It's nice to see you again. Have you chaged jobs?

B: No, I've been visiting relatives.

A: That's nice. Where?

B: I went to visit an uncle of mine in San Francisco.

3. A: You haven't been around much lately, have you?

B: No, I've been away on vacation.

A: Oh? Where were you?

B: Palm² Springs. I've got a cousin there.

4. A: Well, hello, stranger! Have you moved or something?

B: No, I went to California for a few weeks.

A: Oh, really? Where did you go?

B: Los Angeles. I stayed with my brother.