I'm not sure if that is normal or not. I guess if I were in your shoes, I'd keep trying to be friendly, but don't take it personally if people are quiet. Who knows why people act the ways they do- all you can really do is control how you act. It seems a little rude that others are ignoring you, but maybe they are naturally quiet or shy or something...or maybe absorbed in their work? I also second Karen's advice about always asking for a deadline so you know in advance.

Anyway, I hope things get better for you there! Maybe it's just not a chatty office and I'm sure it's nothing personal.