Passing someone in the hall etiquette?

What is the proper protocol when passing someone in the hall??
We have a long hallway and often two people are coming towards each other, complete strangers. I am never sure how to react. If I make eye contact too soon I’m forced to stare or look away before they pass me. What is the proper etiquette? What do/would you do?

Don’t make eye contact or speak at all.
Don’t make eye contact or speak until the person is within X feet of you.
Smile and make eye contact as soon as you notice them and hold that eye contact until you pass each other and then say hello.
Smile and make eye contact as soon as you notice them and hold that eye contact until you pass each other but don’t speak.
Smile and make eye contact as soon as you notice them and then look away.
Smile and make eye contact as soon as you notice them and then look away, not speaking at all.
Communifake and pretend you are on the phone or texting/emailing so you don’t come across as rude or over eager.

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Willow [Visitor]
Willowlmao!! I think it's fun that you think of these things.

Hmmm, I usually look up & notice them, but they are too far to actually say anything to them, once they get closer, I make quick eye contact, smile & say hello, they usally say hello back. I hate when they ask "how are you?" Grrrr.
2009-01-27 @ 05:47
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Dae [Member] Email
DaeWillow these are the pressing questions that keep me up at night. ROFL
2009-01-27 @ 16:36

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