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Original poster

double kissing is soo twattish

53 replies

brimfull · 15/10/2010 23:06

if you are not french/italian etc where it is the norm

everyone who does it looks either v. uncomfortable and awkward and/or a twat

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Maisiethemorningsidecat · 15/10/2010 23:08

Not sure that it makes you look like a vagina, but it's pretty stupid, I agree.

WhoAteAgentZigzagsBrain · 15/10/2010 23:10

I think it's just a southern poncy thing isn't it?? Grin

Up here we nod with no eye contact...tis true.

ImNotBossyBoots · 15/10/2010 23:11

my Aunty does it which is fine as she is Italian, however it annoys the bloody life out of me that her partner - my uncle (who is English through and through and his/my family who have never left the uk) do it too!!!!!

KirstyAndPhil · 15/10/2010 23:12

It never even occurred to me to think it odd. I always double kiss. I don't suppose I look uncomfortable or awkward as I see it as the norm. By your reasoning I must just look like a twat.

Firawla · 15/10/2010 23:13

we tend to do it too and see it as normal? but if it was an english person who doesnt normally do it i probably wouldnt bother doing it with them as i agree sometimes people can look awkward, would just greet them verbally

anonymosity · 15/10/2010 23:13

seriously, this bothers you? you need to get out more, learn about the differences in the world, gain some tolerance.

Quattrocento · 15/10/2010 23:15

I don't know what you mean by double kissing. It sounds like something that might happen in the Midlands, probably involving a Ford Escort.

If you are referring to kissing people on each cheek, when I greet my friends, there absolutely has to be a kiss on each cheek. I understand that Parisians kiss three times but then that's because they are Parisians. Twice is perfectly adequate. Anything less is miserly.

Thingumy · 15/10/2010 23:15

Each to their own.

I actually get more pissed off with the empty,dull,non brainer 'Alright?' retort after you've said 'Hi' to someone.

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brimfull · 15/10/2010 23:16

hmm are you doublers londoners

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PortoFangO · 15/10/2010 23:17

I work in Brussels. The kissing thing gives me stress! Apart from the first day back after New Year, where it is obligatory to kiss everyone, even if you hate them, the rest of the time is a nightmare.

Do you/don't you? Why do people feel the need to go round the office alternately kissing/shaking hands with people? Who do you kiss and who do you shake hands with. Are there rules for this? Why can't I just say hello and drink my coffee in peace?

Quattrocento · 15/10/2010 23:18

I believe I have scored a goal

lucky1979 · 15/10/2010 23:19

Never take a job in Geneva. They triple kiss.

HeadlessPrinceBilly · 15/10/2010 23:20

And its 3 in Belgium! FFS. Whats wrong with a slight nod of the head instead?

WhoAteAgentZigzagsBrain · 15/10/2010 23:20

Those Londoners with their fancy ways...

I heard they have trains that run underground! Shock

I've never heard such a load of old tosh.

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brimfull · 15/10/2010 23:22

lol exactly

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LaraJade · 15/10/2010 23:26

My friends and i never kiss hello, it just wouldnt occur to us. I hate anyone kissing me hello. I have come across people who do this (posher workmates of my sister), but i do feel awkward.
My friends and i will only hug and kiss if a) extremely drunk, b) if one of us is upset or c) going away for a long time.

Maisiethemorningsidecat · 15/10/2010 23:28

Ahhh, let them kiss - it feeds the comedy circuit Wink

LittleRedPumpkin · 15/10/2010 23:34

You need to meet my MIL. She kisses anyone she meets three times. She's met me once when she stayed with us for a few days, and after the first few hours she decided I was 'one of the family' and therefore would grab me and kiss me whenever she felt like it.

Kissing on both cheeks feels positively spartan now. Grin

I do think it looks incredibly wanky when done by the local students in their skinny jeans/tweed blazers, and accompanied by loud 'mwah!' sounds and much wrist-arching.

YeahBut · 15/10/2010 23:39

3 in The Netherlands. It's tricky. I have a (male) friend who says "Just keep going until you get slapped."

Quattrocento · 15/10/2010 23:48

What is wrist-arching? I have not witnessed this. How do wrists come into the kissing action? Unless it involves wiping your cheek afterwards, which would be a bit rude, even in the Midlands.

Mumcentreplus · 15/10/2010 23:48

hahaha@ Yeah...

Does not bother me..I kiss till the other person stops Wink

QueeheeeheeeheenOfShadows · 15/10/2010 23:51

ahhhh, the inlaws are polish, here we do triple kissing....

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brimfull · 16/10/2010 00:07

triple is pure comedy

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QueeheeeheeeheenOfShadows · 16/10/2010 00:09

ggirl, you dont say. You should have been there when MIL in all her flusteredness copied the dog and exclaimed "woof woof" when kissing me!

LittleRedPumpkin · 16/10/2010 00:12

Quattro, the arched wrist is part of a delicately choreographed whole, I think. Or summat.

I do enjoy seeing 18 year olds trying to be sophisticated.

Quee, your MIL sounds thoroughly worth the money! Grin