Diane here again. Not much else to say really, just saw this and thought you might like to see it. I need something similar to help when greeting acquaintance with a kiss. One kiss or two? Or maybe even three? Which cheek first? Otherwise there is that embarrassing clashing of noses…
Is there a rule? I expect Bridget can help with this one 
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(((((HUGS)))) i need one…I am sick with a nasty cold!!
Oh no! I’ve heard of so many people with colds. You poor thing! Keep warm and drink lemon, hot water and honey – does you good and tastes yummy too.
A big hug from me…
Bless ya! Get well soon…
Naked twister hugs all round!
taylorblue:
Well you shouldn’t have gone out in the snow to film that video you posted last week.
LOL (okay maybe a nine month incubation period rulls that out!)
Kissing:
I’m never quite sure of the rules.
With a kiss to the cheek, are you meant to kiss the air or give them a big kiss on the cheek, or a peck that hardly touches?
Sorry to hear TBlue. Get better soon girl.. mwah!
******HUGS********** and double hugs to you then!
Thanks everyone….I feel much better today…all those hugs and kisses and naked twister…must have helped…
Taylor sending through get well hugs noowwwww!!!
ARe you getting it?
Must send at a distance….. Dont wont nasty cold….
There it goes you should have it now..
HEHE
I dont do the kiss thing…. I actually find it rude…. silly but true..
I tend to do the shake hand, grasp hand, and hug…. but not the kissy check thing…. not my sceen sry… but it surprising how many people do do it….
AC
Thanks AC…it just came in the mail!
your welcome
I guess the main rule is make sure the kisses aren’t French, especially if you are greeting close family, unless of course you are French in which case I believe its normal.
eeeuw! Gross!
Erm.. that was a joke Mel..
Gareth, now I know why my ex-pomu-to-be kissed me that way ha!
Here’s hugs for you Taylorblue and get well wishes. Not nice when you are down with a lurgie.
I haven’t noticed any rules and I usually greet family and friends with kisses, sometimes one or two, depending on who it is.
I only shake hands when I am being introduced to someone new and then it depends on what sort of a relationship is established as to whether it is still shaking hands or hugs and kisses. I am a very kinesthetic person so the touchy feely thing works for me.
thanks Ange….I didn’t know my little post would get so much attention…LOL
The standard rule over here for kissing is to turn your head to the right. So they turn their head to the right and the kiss never fails.
That makes sense! Just need to make sure everyone knows the rule now
Now come on funky girl, kissing shouldnt be standard…head down and get in there, right :0)
Get well soon Taylor blue…protected hugs all round – lots of vit C down you!
Oh Diane the cartoon hug pic you posted is too wide for the screen – may need reducing? Admin?
Oh poo! It lokes alright on my Mac! Sorry, sorry – I have changed it -is that better now?
‘looks’ – well it is early…
Tis perfect now, thank you!!
Thanks!!!
It also depends if you are living in England, Dubai or Belgium in which case it is one, two or three kisses respectively!
Then you come across some of the local Dubai women who can kiss up to four or five times on the same cheek! ANyone know what that is about?
Try “different cultures different traditions/ practices”…
Also, arab guys sometimes kiss each other on the cheek in greeting, and I’ve once witnessed local arab guys (UAE) greet each other by rubbing noses..
‘you come across some of the local dubai women’
a lot more direct than a handshake over there then?
Kiss both cheeks, then you work your way up
That brings in a whole new level of etiquette:)
Ah Di! This Bridget does not kiss and tell ha!
Hmmm, I say, no rule to kissing! Go by the feeling!! Like a guy? Kiss him speechless mwah mwah mwah! And mwah and mwah again ha!;) Just kidding folks! Don’t you guys go kiss strangers in the street now and say Bridget says i’t's ok!
On a serious note, the whole art of greeting in Dubai is complicated. There are so many different cultures and what’s acceptable to one people may be offensive to another. For instance, it is frowned upon for a man to even shake hand with a local (UAE) woman. I myself ain’t sure sometimes whether to shake hands with local male arab clients in AD (they are more consrvative in AD than Dubai). When it comes to arabs now, i just smile at them. Tough luck if they actually wanted to kiss me ha!
Hmmm, is it really just one kiss in England? My British pals kiss me more than once ha!
BTW Gareth, whatever happened to my suggestion for a post on “British guys – kiss them or spank them?!”. Founders please! 
In England it used to be once (if at all) now it is becoming twice (since we all became Europeans I guess!) That is where the confusion lies. You go in for two kisses and even if you manage to get the first kiss right, if they are not expecting the second and pull back just as you are launching yourself – it’s very embarrassing
Erm, Spank / Kiss – tis all good!
Just
Be
FIRM!
You need to read “A year in provence” – there’s a great ‘chapter’ in there about greeting french people and how his wife has to keep ducking sides… very funny.
A great read but the books that followed were a let down! Carol Drinkwaters the olive farm was a great read!
I don’t know it sounds so complicated…. I think I will just stick to my no kissing strangers…. My mother always told to watch the quiet ones…..hehehehehehe
My worst social kissing trauma was in France one summer. A guy came to stay with us who had a real problem with sweating – it was extremely hot and his face was sopping wet. He kissed me on both cheeks and transferred a large portion of his sweaty face to my cheeks and my first instinct was to wipe my face but as he was still talking to me, I couldn’t do so without appearing rude. It was revolting!
If there is a standard rule for such things I’m CLUELESS…but for me it’s different for different people…some people I hug hello, some people I kiss hello, some people get a hug and a kiss…and then there are those who get a hello with NO body contact.
Different strokes for different folks
So strokes as well eh, what generous sort you are.
How does one earn a stroke?
Easy – just realise this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmfH1RsxWEc
We’re not convinced its an authentic basketball shot but hey!
I hate kisses on the lips…growing up my family made me always do that. There is only one person i kiss on the lips…MY HUSBAND….its gross just thinking about it!
Kiss EVEN with bloggers like me?
I think my favourite is an Aussie kiss, its much more fun but a lot more intimate.
Its exactly the same as a French kiss but its given down under – wahay.
Oh the jokes….
Yum :0)
Oo oo oo
I don’t know Aussie Blokes aren’t known for the kissing abilities..hehehehehe
but at least you can try before you buy…..lol
GIC, you just reminded me of a website with the down under kiss…
http://www.seemoresideeffects.ca/
Now what you have to do is go inside the living room and choose the first product from the left, and then choose “eat oysters”
Girls… you will love this.
Oh my Lordy! I have come over all unnecessary!
I love the making bread side effect too…..
WOW!! that was quick Diane… the bread making and did you get to the pastry chef?
I’m still recovering….
LOL!
I fine with decent looking birds a pinch on the arse is the best way then tell her she’s leaving with you.
with ugly women I find a swift f####ff normally suffices.
Oh Gary,
The balance you give this blog is something quite unique!
OK all you ‘decent looking birds’ out there.
You are in a bar having a quiet drink and Gary comes up to you pinches your ‘arse’ and expects you to leave with him.
Your response?
Diane
they leave with me
its that simple
you know what women are like. a little bit of attention knocks them bandy.
its only really ugly women who object to my approach Di. And thats all I will say on the matter.
How would you react? Assuming you look ‘worth a game’ that is?
If your ropey its probably not worth spending time typing, far better to get down the gym/surgeon and make a bit of an effort
I would probably react just like Sue Turton did when her ‘arse’ was pinched.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3f6WMSXQNg
It’s not for me to judge how close to your exacting standards I am, Gary If you had taken the trouble to check out my blog you wouldn’t have to ask….
How did she act sooo cool in that clip?
Easy on your co-founders huh Gary!