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Kissing in europe.
I'm really sorry if it's the wrong category!
15/f
Anyway, I live in Belgium, and I have friends from Italy, France, Spain and Portugal.
I also visit France a lot, and make new friends there.
In my school when you see your friends you do the air kiss cheek thing to their right cheek.
(if that makes sense)
But I'm wondering what you're supposed to do in France, Italy, Spain and Portugal.
Also I was on a skiing holiday last week in France, and I went to ski school. The last time I saw my teacher-the night before I left he put his cheek forward when we said bye and I did the cheek thing-but on the left side.
Was that right...or wrong...?
I mean I'm probably going back to the place next year and I will see him again- so I don't want to make a mistake next time.
Sorry it was long...but this is all quite important to me.
Thanks!
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Maybe give some free advice about: Etiquette?
I agree with both of the answers before me, since that is what I've seen at least in Italy. Always start with the right. If you are unsure of one or two, go for one and just be a little bit slower to see if the other person is going for two, then just catch up and you should be fine. Hope that helped and good luck.
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in france it is common for cheek kisses as a greeting, two is a good number but you can base it off the other person
start with the right
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France- Kissing on the cheek (or air-kissing) is the traditional way to greet one another. It is appropriate to give two, three or four kisses depending on where you are. If you are unsure, go for two. The local etiquette can vary from common cultural context.
Spain and Italy- The common rule of thumb is two kisses, starting with the right cheek.
I am unsure of the rules in Portugal, but I would assume the same rule as Spain. If you really feel in doubt, shake hands.
If you are ever in the Netherlands or Poland, three kisses are expected.
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