Ummm, do you .....

Julie · Comandante

RE: Ummm, do you .....

Dogo · Comandante

Lahtina wrote:

Dogo wrote: Back home if you get introduced to a man you'd ussually shake hands... if you get introduced to a woman you ALWAYS kiss on the ckeek.......... or hump (humping is optional) But you can kiss another guy and it's not frowned up, right?

Exactly... quite common actually

Lahtina · Foro Master

Dogo wrote:

Back home if you get introduced to a man you'd ussually shake hands... if you get introduced to a woman you ALWAYS kiss on the ckeek.......... or hump (humping is optional)

But you can kiss another guy and it's not frowned up, right?

Dogo · Comandante

Back home if you get introduced to a man you'd ussually shake hands... if you get introduced to a woman you ALWAYS kiss on the ckeek.......... or hump (humping is optional)

DulceGalletita · Foro Master

bistor wrote:

It's pretty standard among hispanics/europeans.... though in europe it's 2 kisses, while in latin america it's 1. Just adapt to the circumstances. Nothing special. -- Edited by bistor at 15:57, 2006-05-27

Ummm, adapt well depends ... but a kiss on the lips is a no no

as a greeting of course

bistor · Guru

It's pretty standard among hispanics/europeans.... though in europe it's 2 kisses, while in latin america it's 1.

Just adapt to the circumstances. Nothing special.

-- Edited by bistor at 15:57, 2006-05-27

DulceGalletita · Foro Master

Chica W wrote:

: I only cheek kiss those who are really close to me, like my daughter, sometimes we kiss on the lips. If i'm meeting someone for the first time i just do the hand shake, if i see you around again than i do the cheek to cheek hello. Cookie, I don't think you were wrong by pulling away, i would have done the same thing.

Exactly! I do the same ... but not the first first time ...

See LG, I'm not wrong

Chica W · Guru

DulceGalletita wrote:

MY QUESTION: When does one cheek kiss, and who should they cheek kiss, and if you don't is that being rude???????????????? ***** I kiss cheek my family, friends, people I know or even my friends know ... but not everyone everyone .... the thing is I was introduced to someone today and they leaned forward to cheek kiss and I pulled away and just shook their hand ... I mean I don't really know them ... was I wrong????????

I only cheek kiss those who are really close to me, like my daughter, sometimes we kiss on the lips. If i'm meeting someone for the first time i just do the hand shake, if i see you around again than i do the cheek to cheek hello.

Cookie, I don't think you were wrong by pulling away, i would have done the same thing.

DulceGalletita · Foro Master

LGigolo wrote:

yes, in addition to: I have not meet you in person yet

LoL!! No you haven't ... so I'm safe

LGigolo · Comandante

DulceGalletita wrote:

LGigolo wrote: DulceGalletita wrote: ... See I agree with you ... OMG, did I just type that LoL!!! Now, would you greet for the first time with a kiss on the lips ... I think in some cultures they do that I have never done THAT... nope... but I am open minded so, meaning you may if she was cute ....

yes, in addition to: I have not meet you in person yet

DulceGalletita · Foro Master

LGigolo wrote:

DulceGalletita wrote: ... See I agree with you ... OMG, did I just type that LoL!!! Now, would you greet for the first time with a kiss on the lips ... I think in some cultures they do that I have never done THAT... nope... but I am open minded

so, meaning you may if she was cute ....

LGigolo · Comandante

DulceGalletita wrote:

... See I agree with you ... OMG, did I just type that LoL!!! Now, would you greet for the first time with a kiss on the lips ... I think in some cultures they do that

I have never done THAT... nope... but I am open minded

DulceGalletita · Foro Master

LGigolo wrote:

You were WRONG just 'cause you're NEVER right! LOL I say: It's up to you, whether or not you want to kiss someone on the cheek - whether on an introduction or when greeting friends/family - JUST A PERSONAL CHOICE. I don't normally kiss ppl when greeting; but I don't mind... If we have not seen relatives in a LONG time, we tend to kiss family members of the opposite sex when greeting them... As for when being introduced to someone - sometimes yes, sometimes no... If she's cute, I may lean over...

Heyyyyy I'm telling my mom LoL ... she told me I'm always RIGHT no matter what

See I agree with you ... OMG, did I just type that LoL!!!

Now, would you greet for the first time with a kiss on the lips ... I think in some cultures they do that

LGigolo · Comandante

DulceGalletita wrote:

MY QUESTION: When does one cheek kiss, and who should they cheek kiss, and if you don't is that being rude???????????????? ***** I kiss cheek my family, friends, people I know or even my friends know ... but not everyone everyone .... the thing is I was introduced to someone today and they leaned forward to cheek kiss and I pulled away and just shook their hand ... I mean I don't really know them ... was I wrong????????

You were WRONG

just 'cause you're NEVER right!

LOL

I say: It's up to you, whether or not you want to kiss someone on the cheek - whether on an introduction or when greeting friends/family - JUST A PERSONAL CHOICE.

I don't normally kiss ppl when greeting; but I don't mind... If we have not seen relatives in a LONG time, we tend to kiss family members of the opposite sex when greeting them...

As for when being introduced to someone - sometimes yes, sometimes no... If she's cute, I may lean over...

DulceGalletita · Foro Master

cheek kiss or cheek kissing same thing

cheek kissing

Cheek kissing is a ritual or social gesture to indicate friendship, perform a greeting, to confer congratulations, to comfort someone, or to show respect. It doesn't necessarily indicate sexual or romantic interest. Cheek kissing is more common in Europe and Latin America than North America (except for Quebec), especially the southern parts of Europe. Cheek kissing is appropriate between a man and a woman, a parent and a child, two women and two men. The last is socially accepted in Russia and the Middle East but may bring up associations with homosexuality in Western Europe, Latin America and the US.

In a cheek kiss, both persons lean forward and either lightly touch cheek with cheek or lip with cheek. Generally the gesture is repeated with the other cheek, or more, alternating cheeks. Depending on country and situation the number of kisses is usually one, two or three. Hand-shaking or hugging may also take place.

Cheek-kissing is used in many cultures with slightly varying meaning and gesture. For example, cheek-kissing may or may not be associated with a hug. Do not be surprised if somebody kisses your cheek in the countries and cultures mentioned below, but do not try to imitate unless you are intimate with the culture (and the people around you). The appropriate social context for use can vary greatly from one country to the other, though the gesture might look familiar.

MY QUESTION:

When does one cheek kiss, and who should they cheek kiss, and if you don't is that being rude????????????????

***** I kiss cheek my family, friends, people I know or even my friends know ... but not everyone everyone .... the thing is I was introduced to someone today and they leaned forward to cheek kiss and I pulled away and just shook their hand ... I mean I don't really know them ... was I wrong????????