A dive begins with a conversation.
The people around the table are looking at the experience ahead. There is information to understand, equipment to get familiar with, and room for questions before anyone enters the water.
Preparation belongs in the story.
A photograph of a briefing may not have the drama of a school of fish, but it shows something important: time spent learning together. For a new diver, that part of the day is worth paying attention to.
Start where you are.
Tell the team about your comfort in the water and any previous diving experience. Ask which options are appropriate and what requirements apply. No one needs to pretend to know more than they do.
The next step is a conversation with the team about the right experience for you.