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OK, living in a multi cultural country like Australia you do see the odd man-kiss between grown men of Euro or other continents (NO! NOT ON THE LIPS THING the cheek thing ! ) but tonight, and how can you avoid it - the wedding - saw a clip of two young princes giving their dad, another prince - the man-kiss. Not been a traditional Aussie culture, shoot we usually only shake hands on first intro and long not seen you or gonna see you fer a long time sort of stuff.

OOH CRAMP, CRAMP!! left leg, now right hip CRIPES !!

Bloody Nora, that was difficult moment

Are grown Aussie men of non Euro background now doin' the man-kiss?

How long has it been goin' on in the Royal Family?

Hey Jonno !
In the UK we really like to think we are not part of continental Europe, so there is NO MAN KISSING going off here ! And if there is then they are either into ''man love'' or they are ''Johnny Foreigners'' or possibly a professional soccer player- either way they should be deported to France.

Our hapless politicians seem to want us to become part of Mainland Europe where in certain countrys they do a bit of the man pecking thing (Phapppha !)
usually in France or Italy or Belgium.

No not for us mate - a good, strong, firm gripping hand shake looking the bugger straight in the eye (no finger tickling masonic stuff either) and not to last more than 3 shakes - otherwise I'd be thinking this other gezzer is after somthing ! And getting ready to Thwack him in the face for been far too friendly.

In certain parts of England and Scotland the usual welcome is half house brick hurled in your general direction with words like F**K Off ya Bas***d !
No time for hand shakes there then !:???:

It was the Windsor lads, Charles and his two sons ??

Back in my great, great grandpas day, I'm certain it was a full brick

It was the Windsor lads, Charles and his two sons ??
That doesnt surprise me then !

Back in my great, great grandpas day, I'm certain it was a full brick

Yes but the half brick is reserved for the women and kids - the gorilla blokes take all the full bricks ! - and I could take you to see these places where these type still exist ![/

Living in Asia for 5 years I saw it all and not just in Thailand either

it freaks you out at first... well it still does but you get conditioned to it

TOONGA

I have notice a bit of this shite creaping in here so as I am very uncomfortable with it I worked out my own strategy. If a bloke trys to kiss you on the check gentley cup his testicals in 1 hand while you whisper in his ear "these are very nice". If he reacts violently he could be a friend for life, if has no reaction he can never be trusted and is to be treated with complete contemp. (this is not recommened for use on very large blokes who may take to snapping your arms off, sticking them in your ears and riding you like a motorbike)

bit like Mick Dundees gender check

People used to get 10 lashings in a public square. Times change. The more you hold onto the old ways, the more you will get frustrated and bitter. Relax and go with the flow.

You don't have to give a man kiss if you don't want to. But maybe observe what makes someone want to? Maybe they've experienced more culture from around the world and have picked some of the positives?

In some places a strong handshake isn't a sign of friendship, it's a standoff move that shows you want to keep things purely professional.

IMHO.

Hummm.
Strong hand shake yes - professional indeed. - but safe !
I can just about go with a shoulder bump kinda thing.
On first greets of a friend only !

Man peck / kiss - no way jose !

And yes Jules there is allsorts going off inThailand ! Just glad it was dark when we managed to get out into town when I was there - plus we kinda avoided the ''ladyboy'' bars ...... and other such suspect places ! LOL !:rolleyes: