Comments on: Adjusting to the Man-Kiss

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 13 May 2009 19:38:51 +0000

You know, I have been coming to Buenos Aires for many years and it was not until recently when I started to feel subconscious about being terribly British and shaking hands. I am glad somebody else, an Argentine, feels that kissing blokes is somewhat new,as I have had that discussion many times and been shot down. Also, I think it an Italian and thus a Porteño or Rosario thing, as they still shake your hand, unless your close in the other provinces – well that's my experience anyway….

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By: Esteban

Esteban — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:18:27 +0000

Hi, may I tell you 2 things:

1) I’m from BsAs and have never got used to the kissing thing.
2) It was circa 1986 that men started kissing like this – before that, it was a classic hand-shaking. I’m good with dates, so I’m 100% about it.

Greetings from the UK!!!

By: melissa

melissa — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:48:00 +0000

I agree with Landlord. That is the great thing about traveling to other countries. You get to see all the diverse cultures and different ways of life.

Melissa

By: DaVe

DaVe — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:07:20 +0000

Landlord – I completely agree with you. We love being able to experience a different culture and embrace the differences. We’ve been loving our time here, even with the awkward moments.

By: Landlord

Landlord — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:52:32 +0000

I think you touch on something that makes other countries from American so unique. I love seeing the cultural diversity of other countries first-hand. Hopefully you enjoy your trip in Buenos Aires!

By: Deborah

Deborah — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:40:35 +0000

This is the first time that I’ve seen an American discussing this topic (maybe because you’re currently living abroad). Having spent a lot of time in different countries, there are things that you just grow to accept as perfectly normal in one and not the other. I find that when I’m in Europe, the concept of personal space is non-existent, but the minute someone steps within six inches of my face here in the US, I grow a bit uncomfortable. I think these “moments” are similar to you and your American friend meeting up and not being quite sure how to greet each other. It’s as if you subconsciously establish different rules for different people and places. Kinda quirky…