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do i have to kiss french people when I'm saying hello?
If I were to move to Paris, France for a year or so, which is a distinct possibility, would the locals be offended if I didn't do the usual 2 or three 'bisses' kisses when saying hello. I'm British goddammit and it feels terribly awkward and I'm self conscious about my bad skin and how to even do it properly.
I'm currently in Italy and they do it here. If it's a complete stranger I refuse most of the time cause I'm not bothered about what they will think. But sometimes I have to do it and I hate it.
Can I just not do it? How would a French person react?
5 Answers
- Anonymous7 years ago
It's compulsory to speak French. Kissing is optional.
- 7 years ago
Girls kiss each other on the cheek when they say hello.
Girls and boys kiss each other on the cheek as well.
But boys just shake their hands when they say hello to boys.
Actually you do kiss people only when they are your friends so I suggest you hand-shaking.
Source(s): 18 year old French girl - 7 years ago
Well im french and i have to do it and if you don't do it they just look at you weirdly or they will come and kiss you on your cheek themselves while shaking your hands it's very awkward lol.Hopes this help!
- whimsyLv 77 years ago
cheek kissing is not mandatory. just put your hand out and shake their hand; remember to smile though.
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