I think means person or thing that comes before another of the same kind a forerunner Not sure though.
You coukd go on your phone or read a magazine or a book. ask the waiter how his/her day was and stuff like that
Igualmente because If u translate it “mucho gusto” is basically “nice to meet you” and “igualmente” means “you too” or in this case “nice to meet you too” which makes sense.
