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Men kissing
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It now seems quite acceptable for men to kiss upon meeting or departing. Sometimes half in jest but sometimes in line with our continental cousins. Obviously not in business circles. I think it's quite refreshing that men can display their friendship in this more intimate way. What say you?
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I can remember thinking once how girls/women greet each other with a hug and a kiss but not men and wondered if perhaps it's because people will say, 'nudge nudge, did you see that' and just think the men would be gay and yet as you say, our continental cousins do it so I don't know.
Will be interesting to see what the men say on this subject.
Will be interesting to see what the men say on this subject.
The hand shake served a practical purpose, it showed that you were not brandishing a sword. The left hand shake (as used in scouting circles) came from African tribesmen who would have to out down their shield to shake with their left hand, thus showing trust.
I've never seen the point of this continental style greeting (unless, of course, you are on the continent) and it can be a social nightmare... One cheek, two cheeks or even three depending on the country.
I've never seen the point of this continental style greeting (unless, of course, you are on the continent) and it can be a social nightmare... One cheek, two cheeks or even three depending on the country.
