concept   greetings
culture   France
statement   In France, cheek-kissing is a common form of greeting, even in formal settings.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 greeting France Greeting with a kiss on both cheeks 1
2 greeting France Kissing on the cheek (la bise) is a common form of greeting between acquaintances 1
3 greeting France Greetings often involve light kisses on the cheeks 1
4 greeting France Often accompanied by a kiss on the cheek 1
5 greetings France Cheek-kissing as a greeting is common among friends and even acquaintances. 1
6 greetings France A light kiss on the cheeks is a common greeting gesture among friends and acquaintances. 1
7 greetings France Common to kiss on the cheek when greeting friends and family 1
8 greetings France Formal and often involves cheek kissing as an everyday greeting 1
9 greetings France It is common to greet friends and acquaintances with kisses on the cheek 1
10 greetings France Greeting with a kiss on the cheek is common, even in formal settings 1