Like anything, it depends a lot on the context (who’s kissing me? what’s our rapport like? am I attracted to them? is it a good kiss? etc.) but I have no issue with cheek kisses. They’re often a good middle ground when you want to express affection but haven’t reached the level of kissing each other on the mouth yet.
personally I think it’s cute. if I like the person I think it’s a great way to make it clear they’re interested without being too pushy. if I don’t like the person, it doesn’t feel like they crossed boundaries.
however, I have an affectionate family who hug/kiss cheeks all the time. someone who comes from a more reserved family may feel differently!
Depends on the context cues. If I’ve been flirty and I initiated other touches in some way, then I’d likely enjoy it. If I haven’t reached out once? Don’t touch me, yet. We’re not at that point.
I’m in the US. I would need to be asked for consent first. Mostly cause if you come in that close and idk what you’re aiming for, I might react foolishly. I have a “idk what to do with my hands” personality in awkward situations, especially when I want to make a good impression. A heads up and I think a cheek kiss is cute. A heads up, and I might just say “how about a real one?”
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I’m fine with it, but I’m used to a kiss on the cheek as a greeting.
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Like anything, it depends a lot on the context (who’s kissing me? what’s our rapport like? am I attracted to them? is it a good kiss? etc.) but I have no issue with cheek kisses. They’re often a good middle ground when you want to express affection but haven’t reached the level of kissing each other on the mouth yet.
I appreciate it.
The depends VERY much on the overall situation. I might smile, I might look puzzled, I might counter it with a french kiss
Depends. As a greeting it’s cute. If you’re younger it’s cute. If the person seems shy I find that adorable!
Is he French, Italian, or asked for consent?
I’d take it as a good sign. Not too much, not too little… Just enough to show interest without pressure.
Weird. If the date didnt go well, hug and bye. If it went well, full kiss. I’m an adult.
Normal way to introduce yourself around here so, whatever
I think it depends on where you’re from truly….
I’m from Europe and this is a custom. But US friends seem to be caught off guard, Canadians are mixed it just depends on the person.
personally I think it’s cute. if I like the person I think it’s a great way to make it clear they’re interested without being too pushy. if I don’t like the person, it doesn’t feel like they crossed boundaries.
however, I have an affectionate family who hug/kiss cheeks all the time. someone who comes from a more reserved family may feel differently!
If I’m into them, I’d probably smile like an idiot and try not to blush.
If I’m not, I’d awkwardly laugh and pretend to check my phone 😅
probably blush, smile like an idiot and forget how to speak for a sec 🙃
Depends on the context cues. If I’ve been flirty and I initiated other touches in some way, then I’d likely enjoy it. If I haven’t reached out once? Don’t touch me, yet. We’re not at that point.
Probably the same way as when I got a kiss on the forehead. I thought it was sweet and enduring and tender. 🙂
I’m in the US. I would need to be asked for consent first. Mostly cause if you come in that close and idk what you’re aiming for, I might react foolishly. I have a “idk what to do with my hands” personality in awkward situations, especially when I want to make a good impression. A heads up and I think a cheek kiss is cute. A heads up, and I might just say “how about a real one?”
It depends on so many factors and context.
Depends on the context, our relationship, the current conversation, whether we’ve both consented, etc.
At some points on some dates it would be very welcome. At other points on some dates it would be very unwelcome.
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