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morethan2 Thu 04-Feb-16 17:46:44

My colleagues are all going to spar, but not me. I simply can't stand the thought of it. It makes me feel that I'm a bit odd. I'm not keen on being touched. I left my hairdresser because he insisted on kissing me. I thought to myself " your my hairdresser, not my friend" if I'm honest I'm not keen on going to the hairdresser at all and all that touching. I go because I'd look a right mess if I didn't. The thought of a massage fills me with dread. I'm happy to hug a very close friend or colleague, I'm a real hugger with my children, grandchildren and close family but all this social kissing and spar days leave me cold.

rubylady Fri 05-Feb-16 21:50:03

I thought you meant the shop, Spar. I thought "Oh, goody, which area is that one in?" grin

I love a good cuddle or snuggle but only get it these days with my beautiful doggie. I don't mind the lull, restore the romance batteries and then I will be back out there, cuddling for all it's worth! wink

ajanela Sat 06-Feb-16 04:33:42

The British have taken on the kissing thing from the continental culture and just don't know how to do it. I often get 2 kisses from Brits especially men, big smackers on each cheek and they can be loud and wet!! Yuck.

The continental kiss can vary in number in each country but they are never noisy or wet, but usually a very brief touch of the cheeks.

The continents are horrified when they see British adults kissing their children on the mouth. Kissing on the mouth is a sexual act in their culture.

I am in favour of hand shakes when greeting men. Gentle hugs when greeting close friends and family. Your hairdresser goodbye and thanks.

If you both wear glasses the cheek touching can result in spectacle bashing!

Wilks Sun 07-Feb-16 19:27:17

I live in a country where the double kiss is as normal as a handshake and I've never had so many colds!