justin_m23 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Kissing on the cheek is a natural custom for opposite sex friends. Females still kiss each other on the cheek too. Us males just hug 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemathonical Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I'm all for it. I believe that this is just for greeting/meeting girls for the first time. The world needs more gentlemen. But probably just a peck on the cheek. ^Sir Jem 05-The Bunny Drinking Blog?^ Click it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonorhc Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 My preferred method of greeting anyone is a shiv in the chest. Varrock Library: Shattered Sky | Silent Thunder | The Emperor's FinestAstri @ MythWeavers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumpta Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Hmm. Where I come from, the sordid Europe, it's quite usual to greet each other with 1, 2 or even 3 kisses on the cheek. Sometimes it's lips to cheek, sometimes cheek to cheek. In one friends circle, we even exchange kisses on the corner of each other's mouth. That way, you can both give a kiss, instead of being either the giving or the receiving party. Also, again depending on the circle, men kiss men (instead of giving a hand) as well. I don't know, with some people it's just a habit. With others, it isn't. I only hate it when my ex does it, because I feel he's lost his rights to touch me. He's either blissfully unaware of my distaste, or ignores it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidus_77 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I don't even like hugging people as a greeting or farewell really. Not huge on physical contact with people other than partners. You don't even tolerate hugs? Good grief, it's just a hug. I hug any of my friends - male or female, it's not reserved for partners. Although I do admit I was quite insecure about physical contact before, I've since learned that it's socially acceptable and not a big deal at all, at least where I live.. Is it just you who things hugs are a no-no or is it a cultural thing? 76th to reach 99 Construction on 6th of February 2007379th to reach 99 Runecrafting on 4th of November 2007 Finally the secrets of goal achieving are revealed! (give my guide a read :^_^: ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lateralus Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I don't even like hugging people as a greeting or farewell really. Not huge on physical contact with people other than partners. You don't even tolerate hugs? Good grief, it's just a hug. I hug any of my friends - male or female, it's not reserved for partners. Although I do admit I was quite insecure about physical contact before, I've since learned that it's socially acceptable and not a big deal at all, at least where I live.. Is it just you who things hugs are a no-no or is it a cultural thing? It's not that I'm intolerant of them or frown upon them, I just don't like doing it so I don't initiate it or make myself easily available for them. If someone wants to hug me then I'm not going to tell them that they can't. I don't think it's a cultural thing, I just don't see the need for that kind of contact, but like I said I'm not militant about it. La lune ne garde aucune rancune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernHero Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I think kiss on the lips is somewhat sexual thing, so I wouldn't do it with anyone I wouldn't want to get any further. Same goes for boob grapping. Reality is hundreds of times more beautiful and more interesting than delusions. Fairy tales just tend to be easier to follow than the wonderful intricacies of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidus_77 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I don't even like hugging people as a greeting or farewell really. Not huge on physical contact with people other than partners. You don't even tolerate hugs? Good grief, it's just a hug. I hug any of my friends - male or female, it's not reserved for partners. Although I do admit I was quite insecure about physical contact before, I've since learned that it's socially acceptable and not a big deal at all, at least where I live.. Is it just you who things hugs are a no-no or is it a cultural thing? It's not that I'm intolerant of them or frown upon them, I just don't like doing it so I don't initiate it or make myself easily available for them. If someone wants to hug me then I'm not going to tell them that they can't. I don't think it's a cultural thing, I just don't see the need for that kind of contact, but like I said I'm not militant about it. Ah ok, you just don't initiate it. I thought you just didn't tolerate it. My bad. Still, it's something I'd recommend you get use to it, especially when you want to get closer to someone. 76th to reach 99 Construction on 6th of February 2007379th to reach 99 Runecrafting on 4th of November 2007 Finally the secrets of goal achieving are revealed! (give my guide a read :^_^: ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lateralus Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 The point in mentioning the thing about partners in my first post was sort of to show that I'm not against physical contact or anything, and I'm fine with it if it's required and (not the right word but I can't think just now) justified. I just don't see the need for me to hug my friends. La lune ne garde aucune rancune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidus_77 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 The point in mentioning the thing about partners in my first post was sort of to show that I'm not against physical contact or anything, and I'm fine with it if it's required and (not the right word but I can't think just now) justified. I just don't see the need for me to hug my friends. I understood that, I'm telling you that there are benefits to being touchy-feely ;) 76th to reach 99 Construction on 6th of February 2007379th to reach 99 Runecrafting on 4th of November 2007 Finally the secrets of goal achieving are revealed! (give my guide a read :^_^: ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenin64 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I can imagine that it would get pretty hard having a platonic friendship with a good-looking girl. Pun intended? 1 second. That's all it took for me to get that :P Us males just hug 8-) :-s Don't know where you come from, but that's not how we roll over here. Usually my friends and I greet each other with a punch or other form of physical violence. Command the Murderous Chalices! Drink ye harpooners! drink and swear, ye men that man the deathful whaleboat's bow- Death to Moby Dick!BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD! SKULLS FOR THE SKULL THRONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariusman Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 :-s Don't know where you come from, but that's not how we roll over here. Usually my friends and I greet each other with a punch or other form of physical violence. Me and my friends would either just say some variation of "Hey", just acknowledge the othert person with a quick head nod, not do anything, or just one of the many variations on the handshake. There is also the old slap to the face if the person's a joker. Violence is acceptable too, though. And quite fun :twisted: There's no such thing as regret. A regret means you are unhappy with the person you are now,and if you're unhappy with the person you are, you change yourself. Thatregret will no longer be a regret, because it will help to form the new,better you. So really, a regret isn't a regret. It's experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenticular_J Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Most of the girls I know kiss each other as greetings, but not girls-guys. That's just wierd. So girls can kiss each other all they want. We men will just go play with boobies and sex jokes in the corner. catch it now so you can like it before it went so mainstream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzle229 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 My new shiggeh shall forever serve as a reminder of the hilarity of this thread. Get back here so I can rub your butt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGoddessI Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I think it should be based upon an individuals personal boundaries. Try this: Hug your family member, hug your boyfriend/girlfriend, hug someone you first meet, hug someone you know a little, hug your friend. Take notice of your distance and their distance. While you could be a very open, friendly person and hug quite easily, others are not. Try this as a class experiment with many races, cultural differences and both genders too. This is the reason it shouldn't be enforced but rather based upon respecting an individuals personal boundaries. To overstep someone elses boundaries is just wrong and invasive, whether it be personal space, kissing or hugging. The only people who tell you that you can't do something are those who have already given up on their own dreams so feel the need to discourage yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IeatWindex Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 If I kissed another girl, my GF would take off her freaking shoe and hit me...alot. It happened... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faux Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I greet my ex with a kiss on the lips and a pat in the arse. I don't see anything wrong with that. Nah, I'm kidding. I don't wanna sound like a prude, but if a girl just kisses every guy as a "greeting" on the lips, that's kinda whorish. I'd understand if it was in the cheek though. :: Guess the Movie Contest Champion: pfilc23 :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlin0001 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Sorry if someone already pointed this out but: I'm against this. Why? Don't forget there are millions and millions(billions?) of people who are sick(weather with the flu or HIV/AID's or some other sickness), and they can spread it if they pass saliva(from a peck on the lips). So wouldn't it be safe to assume you would be helping the spread of sickness and disease? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venomai Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 howlin0001; HIV/AIDS is not spread through saliva. And I don't think we are talking about open mouth french kissing. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlin0001 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I know that but I'm meaning if they have a cut in there mount and that bleeds, some blood might get on the lips and they you pass it to other people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meol Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I know that but I'm meaning if they have a cut in there mount and that bleeds, some blood might get on the lips and they you pass it to other people. How often do you see two people, both with bleeding mouths, french-kissing? Anyway, I already greet most females my age with a kiss on the cheek, but I feel it's way too different in the lips. So much intimate. This signature is intentionally left blank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlin0001 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I know that but I'm meaning if they have a cut in there mount and that bleeds, some blood might get on the lips and they you pass it to other people. How often do you see two people, both with bleeding mouths, french-kissing? I never said they were french kissing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necrobean Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 If you've read the topic correctly it's about CLOSE friends giving a small kiss on the lips, not something erotic. Just a swift kiss. Not a french kiss. ;> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blushenka Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Yeah, older / middle aged people tend to do that, if they're close friends: kiss each other on the lips as a greeting. I've seen it happen. However, I think that's pretty odd. I don't even like having to kiss someone on the cheek every time I meet them. If they're doing it, however, I have to do it as well. As for guys/girls who are not involved kissing each other on the cheek - I've rarely seen that happen, unless the girl is one of those super enthusiastic weirdos who has to kiss everyone she meets and then guys usually comply, but look kinda embarassed in the process. :P I tend to hug people that I haven't seen in a while, both guys and girls. Oh yeah, I don't like people (again, usually older people, like, middle aged and over) who move in to kiss you on the cheek and then just kiss the air in an affected manner, or just press their cheek to yours instead of kissing. If they really must do it, at least they should do it properly. : P "Metal isn't about violence or faggy whiny lyrics. It isn't even about who plays the heaviest and fastest. It is about invoking a sense of wonder and magnitude that no other genre can depict." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizz Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Quick kisses never bothered me, but of course in my Culture it's a greeting wether they be Friend or Family >.> (Maybe a friendly pat on the butt, More like a Ninja Grip in my case :anxious: ) Wongton is better than me in anyway~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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