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lightmyfire
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| Does a Frenchman still kiss a lady's hand on greeting? Has anyone any stories about hand kissing? |
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Fri Nov 09, 2007 12:59 am
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Marcus
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Hi,
Most of the time, this tradition is no more applicated now. But you may find such tradition among a particular circle (mainly old noble families, most of the time rich ones).
I also know that it's far usual in Poland, where i get used to practice it.
Friendly...
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Fri Nov 09, 2007 12:04 pm
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djahna85
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Ohh.. So hand-kissing is a language of status.. I'd love to have a French man who kisses hands.  |
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Wed Jun 25, 2008 3:49 am
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Marcus
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It's rather retro... but you may find one !
Especialy if you let him feel you appreciate it !
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Wed Jun 25, 2008 5:58 am
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pierreg
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| I would say it is rather old-fashioned! |
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Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:49 am
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Jenny
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...but so romantic  |
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Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:23 am
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goldenpen
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What hand kissing stands for?? I mean those this mean that the man is respecting the woman, Or its just a way if greatting!!!
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Mon Oct 06, 2008 2:43 pm
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FastClown
Joined: 10 Nov 2008
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| a sign of a true gentleman, I hope this won't disappear like any other customs that shows positively at a certain culture. |
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Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:25 am
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phoenix06007
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its an old fashioned yet romantic.  |
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Mon Nov 17, 2008 11:04 am
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Baguette
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I don't think it's especially common these days. I can't say I've ever come across it, thought I wouldn't want a man kissing my hand!  |
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Thu Nov 27, 2008 12:16 pm
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phoenix06007
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| why dont you want your man to kiss you hand? i see it is a symbol of respect and passion |
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Fri Nov 28, 2008 11:46 am
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Joffan
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| My husband kisses my hand when driving in the car and it always sends a tingle down my arm - it's lovely. |
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Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:09 pm
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112inky
Joined: 23 Mar 2009
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As fars as I know kissing on hand means respect for women what has been taught in history regarding human concern and compassion towards acquaintances.
My boyfriend kisses on hand sometimes when he is so romantic  |
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Tue Mar 24, 2009 4:48 pm
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h20mysticshadow
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| Hand kissing might be an old-fashioned tradition but it shows respect. I think not only the noble men and rich men are doing this act. |
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Fri Apr 17, 2009 12:25 pm
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esl-languages
Joined: 04 Nov 2009
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hand kissing basically showing respect to women,bt now times it is mainly seen in high profile society.....not to a common man............instead this it all shows greet to any women.....  |
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Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:35 am
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