[cinderella]

I'm afraid I have to disagree with you on this one, LS. Like you, I am of Hispanic descent, and to me - as well as the rest of my family - kissing on the mouth is something very intimate, and reserved for lovers.

I grew up with tons of affection, and I in turn am just as affectionately demonstrative. My immediate and extended family are very 'kissy-huggy'. We grew up that way. My mom was always showing her affection to us kids - she loved us to death - sometimes a bit too much, lol. We, all of my family members, never kissed on the lips - always on the cheek. I personally think the kissing on the lips is more an American custom. I always find it strange when I see family members kissing on the lips, and am never comfortable with it. I truly believe it to be a cultural thing.

Originally Posted by The_Lady_Snow

I kiss my cubs on the lips, cheek, hands or I still do a lil "muah" on their owies. Im affectionate with the cubs since when I was a kid there was no affection.

There are some friends I'd lip smooch with once again it's cultural a kiss on the mouth is not frowned upon or looked upon as anything other than a greeting, affection, salutations.


I know it's not often seen in American culture.