An awkward sentence?

[Walt Whitman]

English teacher

One of my students wrote this sentence about friendship:
To me a true friend is someone who always says hallo to you when he/she meets you
in the street and does not pretend not to see you.
Isn't it a bit awkward?
Thank you.
WW

[billmcd]

English teacher

One of my students wrote this sentence about friendship:
To me a true friend is someone who always says hello to you when he/she meets you
in the street and does not pretend not to see you.
Isn't it a bit awkward? Not for me, but maybe a comma or two would help.
Thank you.
WW

b.

[Rover_KE]

It sounds fine to me as is.

[Walt Whitman]

Thanks a lot Bill and Rover.
WW