How to Know When it's Appropriate to Kiss

Want to make your lips even more Kissable?

To kiss or not to kiss? Find out all the who, what, where, when, whys, and hows of social kissing.

Step 1: Kiss strangers socially only
Kiss people you are being introduced to only if you are introduced in a social environment, like a party or at a bar, and only if the person introducing you two knows both of you well. Otherwise, a handshake is usually appropriate.

Step 2: Consider colleagues
Consider factors like level of familiarity and profession when kissing colleagues. A kiss in the boardroom would be inappropriate in most businesses, but is common in the fashion and theater worlds.

Step 3: Let others lead
Let the other person take the lead if you're not sure if kissing is appropriate. Although it's becoming more common, it's still not right in all circles.

Step 4: Be clear
Be clear of your intention when going in for the social kiss so the receiver is sure of the gesture and can react appropriately.

Step 5: Begin with the right cheek
Begin kissing the right cheek of the receiver or offer your own right cheek to them if they go in for the kiss first.

Tip
Be prepared to change direction at the last minute, though, in case of a mix-up.

Step 6: Don't reject a kiss
Don't reject another person's social kiss, which is considered extremely rude. Pucker up!

Did You Know?
A 2010 survey conducted in the United Kingdom found that most adults under the age of 25 prefer to touch fists, air kiss, or wave instead of shaking hands.

[User]

i love that a brofist is now a commen greeting lol

[heathernichole]

how the duq did i get here? XD i was just watching Shane Dawson

[Aletxgc]

Corazon espinado by Mana and Luis Santana playing in the background

[yotsubatoes]

i was taught to kiss everyone on the cheek when saying hi and when saying bye lol or hugging

[TehManLolz]

i got my first when i was 9, a random popular girl in assembly said "hi wanne be friends" then before i could respond she said "Okay then hehehehe" and then kissed me on the lips....

[lillyomann]

hey that one guy in the begging is from how to suvrive in orison

[OriginalRipndip]

I just killed 18 brain cells. I go to howcast when I want to shake my head.

[hellkaat]

my ex-boyfriend needs this video...THE BACK OF A PACKED VAN IS NOT THE RIGHT TIME TO MAKE OUT WITH SOMEONE, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVEN'T HAD A REAL CONVERSATION WITH THEM YET!!!

[Amigosxoxo]

That's because it's in the UK.. they do that sorta thing there :P haha

[TheDrWoopie]

im pretty sure this is this was shot at olive garden

[clubpenguinshowzab]

I had a boyfriend when I was 10..on the last day I was gonna leave, so I was gonna kiss him at lunchtime but he had to stay in and do work :, -(

[liamfieggen]

1:22 *the girl* "BITCH PLEASE!"

[WhySoMadBro]

Lol... in argentina you kiss everybody to say hi. Lol.

[maptik]

In my country (Chile) we always kiss when saying hi and goodbye (man to woman - woman to woman, of course)

[charlotterankin]

im 12 nd my bf has kissed me on the cheek nd he wants me to make a first move wiv kissing him on the lips but im scared nd this video has helped me NOTE!!! someone help me

[goduxunike]

I've rejected a kiss in public. The guy who was introducing me to his friend got really mad at me :P

[britprincessbell]

this is perfect for 2 of my friends that are dating.

[Thunderwolf]

heh, that guy with the guy in black was all like, "awkward..." (what's wrong with these people?)

[JayashriV]

Don't people die from drowning due to lack of air?
True, the mechanism for holding one's breath is based on a voluntary muscle response... which cannot be in place when unconscious, like when passed out. Still, you can definitely die from a lack of air.

[urloldude]

I'm venezuelan, we kiss at every occation, and this video confused me. Oh, the humanity