AT a recent event, oneof the “Friend” teammet someone who greeted folk with three air kisses. They’d just got used to two being the norm!
Greetings can be confusing. There are huggers, handshakers, air kissers . . . and misjudging someone’s approach can be decidedly embarrassing.
Until recently, hugs and kisses were mainly for family members and close friends. Now they seem to be everywhere – even in business meetings!
This story is from the July 22,2017 edition of The People's Friend.
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