Turbulence can be a problem at times. But, as with most such things, you learn to adapt.

The best response is to reduce airspeed for a smoother ride. Planes appreciate that... severe hammering by turbulence takes a toll on their structure. There have been more than a few fatal accidents over the years when pilots flew into, or too close to, severe weather.

If you have a powerful enough plane, what usually works best for myself is to climb to a higher altitude, where the air is usually smoother.

I've flown with Delta many times over the years.

A pilot friend retired from there, and gave me Freebie tickets.

The worst Delta flight in turbulence was from Phoenix to Atlanta. About an hour from Atlanta the pilot was dodging the edges of developing thunder storms.

That guy had to have flown fighters in the Air Force. He was zig-zagging all over the place, around developing clouds. I'd never been in a commercial airliner flown that precisely.

During approach, the turbulence was even worse... but he made a perfect landing. As you mention, the pilot greets you by the cockpit door.

I commented "You sure greased that one on." He replied "Thank you."

A close friend out in Phoenix retired from the Air Force after 23 years. He flew F-16 fighters, even had some combat experience. He spend his last 3 years instructing in F-16's at Luke Air Force Base.

I was trying to get him interested in flying small planes. He finally replied "When it comes to airplanes, the only thing I'm interested in is sticking a missile up someone's ___!"

N6898P is the "N" number of my Piper Comanche.

The singer Patsy Cline, along with three others, died in the crash of their Comanche, N7000P.

Both our planes were built in 1960, our production numbers vary by 102.

Her pilot was inexperienced, and flew into severe weather... losing control.

Here's the details....
https://www.historynet.com/patsy-clines-final-flight/