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kissing on the cheeks
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Middle East
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Kissing on the cheeks is generally considered inappropriate in Middle Eastern cultures.
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13
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2
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kissing on the cheeks
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Japan
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Kissing on the cheeks is rare and considered too intimate for casual greetings in Japanese culture.
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3
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kissing on the cheeks
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Spain
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Kissing on the cheeks is a common form of greeting among friends and acquaintances in Spain.
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4
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kissing on the cheeks
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Argentina
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In Argentina, kissing on the cheeks is a common form of greeting and showing affection.
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5
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kissing on the cheeks
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Canada
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Kissing on the cheeks is more common among close friends and family in Canada, rather than in formal settings.
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kissing on the cheeks
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China
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In formal situations in Chinese culture, kissing on the cheeks is rare and a handshake or nod is more appropriate.
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7
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kissing on the cheeks
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Greece
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Cheek kissing is a common and acceptable friendly gesture in Greek social culture.
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kissing on the cheeks
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Iran
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In Iran, kissing on the cheeks is not commonly practiced as a form of greeting, with handshakes being the usual custom.
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9
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kissing on the cheeks
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Mexico
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Kissing on the cheeks is a common form of greeting and showing affection in Mexican culture.
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10
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kissing on the cheeks
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Saudi Arabia
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Kissing on the cheeks in Saudi Arabia is considered inappropriate, especially between unrelated men and women.
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kissing on the cheeks
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Turkey
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In Turkey, kissing on the cheeks is not commonly practiced; a handshake is the usual form of greeting.
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