Do Irish people cheek kiss?

crfcaio · 28-05-2012 05:08PM #1

This is what I'm talking about:
http://www.nypost.com/rw/nypost/2012/03/12/pagesix/web_photos/BrazilPrinceHarry110833--300x300.jpg

In Terra Brasilis it is pretty common to do that when you're introduced to someone (guy and girl or girl and girl, never guy and guy).

In America, though, people don't do that; I've been introduced to several ladies and the closest I got to what we do in Brazil is a handshake (which is usually reserved for guy-guy situations).

A friend of mine, who's Dane, said they don't do that in Denmark either.

What about you, my dear Irish people? Do you guys also cheek kiss people that you meet (in social situations, of course) or do you only reserve it to those you already know for a while? Or is it just a Brazilian thing?

cocoshovel · 28-05-2012 05:10PM

Only time I have ever saw it happen was after a wedding. Other than that, no we dont.

El Siglo · 28-05-2012 05:11PM

Depends on which cheeks and who's doing the kissing...

Babybuff · 28-05-2012 05:13PM

yeah, I know a bunch of people who give cheek kisses. It's ok now that I've grown accustomed to it,almost prefer it to a handshake because my handshake is weak and flimsy and I find people analyse that crap too much. Just kiss my cheek and stfu.

crfcaio · 28-05-2012 05:13PM

El Siglo wrote: »

Depends on which cheeks and who's doing the kissing...

It's not like we French kiss each other's cheek; it's more of a touch of the cheeks, you know?

I mean it more in situations where you just get introduced to someone by a friend, or in family situations.

maglite · 28-05-2012 05:16PM

El Siglo wrote: »

Depends on which cheeks and who's doing the kissing...

Merkel, Enda

Ficheall · 28-05-2012 05:16PM

I hate that cheek-kissing bs.
Just grab their left tit with your hand and jiggle it a little. It's not that difficult. No need for dribbling saliva down each other's cheeks.

Linoge · 28-05-2012 05:19PM

English people do. We don't.

grindle · 28-05-2012 05:20PM

Babybuff wrote: »

...my handshake is weak and flimsy and I find people analyse that crap too much. Just kiss my cheek and stfu.

If at a job interview, make the effort (oh dear, SOOO much effort to shake a hand, amirite?).

Weak handshake = no job.

I'd like cheek-kissing to become normal here, but Irish people are too awkward and distant ("What do they think they're doing?!?").
Until four pints in, at least.

Archeron · 28-05-2012 05:21PM

A girl I know does this eveytime she meets people. I recently gave her a lift into Dublin, and as she was getting ready to get out of the car, she turned her cheek towards me. I done a MWAH thing (which I hate, but didnt want to be rude as I know she does it).

Turns out she was just reaching down to get her handbag off the floor, and we both felt really awkward.

some random drunk · 28-05-2012 05:22PM

I'm Irish and I kiss some of my foreign female friends on the cheek when saying hello/goodbye. Wouldn't kiss my Irish friends though.

I read somewhere that in the 1800's it was customary for a gentleman to fondle a ladies breasts upon greeting her. However this was only accepatable if the two were related.

Tonyandthewhale · 28-05-2012 05:22PM

No, we don't usually. It's not just a Brazillian thing though, the French do it, and the Italians, lots of Europe really.

ejmaztec · 28-05-2012 05:24PM

maglite wrote: »

Merkel, Enda

Arse-licking is slightly different to kissing.

Agricola · 28-05-2012 05:26PM

No not really. I find it awkward as I usually end up going the same way as the woman and nearly head butting her. Damn these social conventions.

purplepanda · 28-05-2012 05:37PM

Linoge wrote: »

English people do. We don't.

Since when?

steddyeddy · 28-05-2012 05:44PM

crfcaio wrote: »

This is what I'm talking about:
http://www.nypost.com/rw/nypost/2012/03/12/pagesix/web_photos/BrazilPrinceHarry110833--300x300.jpg

In Terra Brasilis it is pretty common to do that when you're introduced to someone (guy and girl or girl and girl, never guy and guy).

In America, though, people don't do that; I've been introduced to several ladies and the closest I got to what we do in Brazil is a handshake (which is usually reserved for guy-guy situations).

A friend of mine, who's Dane, said they don't do that in Denmark either.

What about you, my dear Irish people? Do you guys also cheek kiss people that you meet (in social situations, of course) or do you only reserve it to those you already know for a while? Or is it just a Brazilian thing?

I always do in fairness. Its just being polite I think.

MadYaker · 28-05-2012 05:48PM

I prefer a kick in the face.

Fromthetrees · 28-05-2012 05:55PM

This is how I greet people...

http://s.rrrather.com/uploads/04bde19a2acda82ef469cec4b6a85e25_thumb.jpg

JohnMearsheimer · 28-05-2012 05:59PM

I used to live next to 2 Belgian girls and any time I ran into them they would always give me a kiss on the cheeks. The first time I met them I recoiled a bit when they went to kiss me and I think I insulted them a bit. I just did it with them as it seemed customary, I'd never do it with Irish people.

smash · 28-05-2012 06:07PM

Is it ok to drop the hand if it's just a cheek kiss?

Nothingbetter2d · 28-05-2012 06:26PM

irish people lick each other's left ear as a greeting... OP you should try it

never lick the right ear... its seen as a challenge or dual if u want one

FizzleSticks · 28-05-2012 06:37PM

This post has been deleted.

Nothingbetter2d · 28-05-2012 06:38PM

FizzleSticks wrote: »

This post has been deleted.

did ya slip the tongue in?

herisson · 28-05-2012 06:41PM

nope, i like my personal space!

when i lived in France, the french were crazy into it! Every time i met someone new i had to do the kissing the cheek thing! every.single.time

Nothingbetter2d · 28-05-2012 06:42PM

Pixie-Fairy wrote: »

nope, i like my personal space!

when i lived in France, the french were crazy into it! Every time i met someone new i had to do the kissing the cheek thing! every.single.time

you should lick their left ear :P

crfcaio · 28-05-2012 06:44PM

That makes me sad, since I love Ireland

I feel like it's extremely unfriendly when people don't do it.

herisson · 28-05-2012 06:45PM

Nothingbetter2d wrote: »

you should lick their left ear :P

maybe lick the whole cheek while im at it?? :pac:

Nothingbetter2d · 28-05-2012 06:45PM

Pixie-Fairy wrote: »

maybe lick the whole cheek while im at it?? :pac:

you could also nibble the left ear lobe

Mr.Biscuits · 28-05-2012 06:46PM

crfcaio wrote: »

That makes me sad, since I love Ireland

I feel like it's extremely unfriendly when people don't do it.

Go to Copper Face Jacks - girls there love to have their cheeks kissed.

Tim the Enchanter · 28-05-2012 06:50PM

I know a bunch of lads that do this but its not your continental style kiss its a proper smacker on the cheek. Kinda weird if you ask me.

Babybuff · 28-05-2012 06:51PM

grindle wrote: »

If at a job interview, make the effort (oh dear, SOOO much effort to shake a hand, amirite?).

Weak handshake = no job.

I'd like cheek-kissing to become normal here, but Irish people are too awkward and distant ("What do they think they're doing?!?").
Until four pints in, at least.

well I just had a job interview and I shook hands and I got the job so it mustn't be too bad :P

I met a few people out recently and one of them was a handshaker and she said ew, what do you call that, thats not a handshake, this is a handshake..*crunches fist
I asked her was she from a farming background, turns out she was.

Do Irish people cheek kiss?

Comments