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[Nickbat]

A society in Germany which advises on etiquette and social behaviour has called for kissing to be banned in the workplace.

The Knigge Society says the practice of greeting colleagues and business partners with a kiss on the cheek is uncomfortable for many Germans.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14487415

Whilst "banning" is mentioned in the headline, the group actually says it cannot forbid the practice but rather help those who do not wish to be kissed.

Which brings me on to the subject in general. Do people on here like to kiss/be kissed as a form of greeting? Personally, I can't stand it, but when you meet people from other cultures, they seem to go for it!! First time it happened to me was an unwelcome shock - especially as it was from a him, not a her!     

[Varche]

Blimey. You wouldn't last five minutes in Spain Nick. Meet a family even thoiugh you have met them earlier in the day. Shake hands with all the men and kiss each female on left cheek and then right cheek.

Only men to men kissing is by close family members e.g. cousin, uncle son father.

Could be worse you could be in France with all their French kissing.

[CaptainZok]

A society in Germany which advises on etiquette and social behaviour has called for kissing to be banned in the workplace.

The Knigge Society says the practice of greeting colleagues and business partners with a kiss on the cheek is uncomfortable for many Germans.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14487415

Whilst "banning" is mentioned in the headline, the group actually says it cannot forbid the practice but rather help those who do not wish to be kissed.

Which brings me on to the subject in general. Do people on here like to kiss/be kissed as a form of greeting? Personally, I can't stand it, but when you meet people from other cultures, they seem to go for it!! First time it happened to me was an unwelcome shock - especially as it was from a him, not a her!     

From Stoke by any chance?

[Gaffers]

Having spent several years living in France I am comfortable with it, even my very close male friends get 'La Bise' as they are considered as brothers.

However, to begin with it was a little wierd and it probably isnt everyone's cup of tea.  Then again I know of one mod who would love to see it in regular use over here so he can snog loads of men 

[Kevin Wood]

Having spent quite a lot of time in the workplace in Germany I can report that you have to know them pretty well before they are comfortable with being called by their christian names, let alone a peck on the cheek.

[cleggy]

Having spent quite a lot of time in the workplace in Germany I can report that you have to know them pretty well before they are comfortable with being called by their christian names, let alone a peck on the cheek.

Like the use of titles as well, Herr Doktor etc formal lot

[aaronjb]

Having spent quite a lot of time in the workplace in Germany I can report that you have to know them pretty well before they are comfortable with being called by their christian names, let alone a peck on the cheek.

Indeed - Germany, the land of the surname, seems an odd place to spawn a "No kissing as a greeting" group! That kind of thing would probably get you a kick in the groin from most colleagues in Germany

Personally I'm fine with it with women I know at least reasonably well, and fine with it for a few close male friends, but it's always a little odd when a complete stranger goes for it

Most action I get, though, so.. beggars can't be choosers 

[rob in gib]

Blimey. You wouldn't last five minutes in Spain Nick. Meet a family even thoiugh you have met them earlier in the day. Shake hands with all the men and kiss each female on left cheek and then right cheek.

Only men to men kissing is by close family members e.g. cousin, uncle son father.

Could be worse you could be in France with all their French kissing.

Could not agree more Varche 

then there are the Russians that kiss on the left then right and when you think that is over they kiss on the left again oh and if they know you well enough a big bear hug follows

[cem_devecioglu]

 

I advice you to live here for sometime.. 

you will be kissed by everyone

it depends on local traditions, but honestly transferring whole bacteria increases your immune system   or you die..

[albitz]

Im not even keen on shaking hands with folks, never mind kissing them.Im not a tactile, feely/touchy person though. Were all different I suppose.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Kissing a french person, what a totaly sick thought 

[Pitchfork]

Having spent quite a lot of time in the workplace in Germany I can report that you have to know them pretty well before they are comfortable with being called by their christian names, let alone a peck on the cheek.

Like the use of titles as well, Herr Doktor etc formal lot

I was introduced to a Herr Kurler once - really!

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Kissing Mrs Opti's best friend is fine by me. If I'm subtle, I can also give her bum a little squeeze without getting my face slapped.

[LJay]

Hmmm, blokes kissing.......you don't see enough of that in this country!

[cem_devecioglu]

Hmmm, blokes kissing.......you don't see enough of that in this country!

 

on special events thats a tradition here..

and you will be really surprised to see many blokes with moustache kissing each other