11 commonsense assertions
Cultures (11) Middle East (1) Japan (1) Spain (1) Argentina (1) Canada (1) China (1) Greece (1) Iran (1) Mexico (1) Saudi Arabia (1) Turkey (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 kissing on the cheeks Middle East Kissing on the cheeks is generally considered inappropriate in Middle Eastern cultures. 13
2 kissing on the cheeks Japan Kissing on the cheeks is rare and considered too intimate for casual greetings in Japanese culture. 6
3 kissing on the cheeks Spain Kissing on the cheeks is a common form of greeting among friends and acquaintances in Spain. 2
4 kissing on the cheeks Argentina In Argentina, kissing on the cheeks is a common form of greeting and showing affection. 1
5 kissing on the cheeks Canada Kissing on the cheeks is more common among close friends and family in Canada, rather than in formal settings. 1
6 kissing on the cheeks China In formal situations in Chinese culture, kissing on the cheeks is rare and a handshake or nod is more appropriate. 1
7 kissing on the cheeks Greece Cheek kissing is a common and acceptable friendly gesture in Greek social culture. 1
8 kissing on the cheeks Iran In Iran, kissing on the cheeks is not commonly practiced as a form of greeting, with handshakes being the usual custom. 1
9 kissing on the cheeks Mexico Kissing on the cheeks is a common form of greeting and showing affection in Mexican culture. 1
10 kissing on the cheeks Saudi Arabia Kissing on the cheeks in Saudi Arabia is considered inappropriate, especially between unrelated men and women. 1
11 kissing on the cheeks Turkey In Turkey, kissing on the cheeks is not commonly practiced; a handshake is the usual form of greeting. 1