Good afternoon, I have been told that it is rude to give two kisses to the person we know. Where I live, in Spain, we usually do it and it is not a bad gesture. Is it more correct to shake hands or a single kiss on the face as a presentation? I would appreciate your cooperation. regards
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I suggest that you do not kiss any acquaintances unless you already have a close relationship.
— Mister Micawber
I suggest that you do not kiss any acquaintances unless you already have a close relationship.
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In The Netherlands, it is three kisses on alternating cheeks. In the US, we do not kiss as a greeting, unless the person is a very close relative (your grandmother, your wife or husband, your child)