Also, there are physical abilities. We have people with lots of experience, and on medication, or with ailing bodies, or youthful zest, etc. Learn to sense these differences, and work with them. Make your style inclusive. A lot of things make one community different from another.
Some places prefer the wrist grip in stars.
Others favor the hands across. As you become familiar with figures, it's good to note these differences, and learn to enjoy all of them, even if you do have a preference. Then there's the feeling of the community or even a particular dance series. Some dance series have the overall feeling of lively fun. Others are sedate.