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What's something people do in your country that other people wouldn't understand? (lazysoci.al)
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[–] Lycaon@lemm.ee 11 points 3 months ago (5 children)

Kiss people on both cheeks as a greeting! Though even as an Italian I will say I never really liked it lol

[–] CheeseToastie@lazysoci.al 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

As an English I am horrified at the idea

[–] Lycaon@lemm.ee 3 points 3 months ago

Understandable! I lived in the UK for a few years and will say I really appreciated how mindful everyone was of personal space there!

[–] Chromebby@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

As an Asian that makes me squeamish lol

[–] Boomkop3@reddthat.com 2 points 3 months ago

Some people do that here too, and I refuse to uphold that traditional way of doing things. Especially since it's gendered

[–] Opinionhaver@feddit.uk 1 points 3 months ago

I don't even like it when people greet me with a hug but this sounds absolutely horrible.

[–] dumblederp@aussie.zone 1 points 3 months ago

My Dutch family does this but it's more air kisses than a peck on the cheeks.