Ok, so this forum seems like the perfect place to ask the question I've been dying to ask since moving here but have been too shy to ask:
WOULD SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME THE HUGS AND KISSES ETIQUETTE ?!
I can understand, and am okay with greeting (female) friends, neighbors, and acquaintances that I may have a daily conversation with in the schoolyard, etc. or to someone being introduced to me by a close friend with a friendly hug and kiss.
But I'm confused who else I'm supposed to hug and kiss. Seems to me everyone hugs and kisses everyone!!!
And honestly, I feel uncomfortable kissing strangers, men (other than my husband LOL!), and I refuse to kiss the school principal like I see all the other moms doing (although he did sneak on on me once!!!) Hahahaha! Shake my hand, but back off!!
So who am I expected to hug/kiss what is the etiquette? I don't want to offend anyone or seem "cold", maybe I'm just a prude. Can't I get away with a handshake?