ACAPULCO, Mexico (Reuters) - Mexicans are finding it difficult to shake the habit of greeting friends, family and even strangers with a handshake, hug or kiss on the cheek despite warnings they could ...

There was a time when just walking through the door was enough to feel the warmth of her embrace. She'd greet you with a smile that seemed to hug you before her hands did, with a spontaneous and ...

As Valentine’s Day draws near, candy hearts emblazoned with XOXO, as in “hugs and kisses,” remind us that love is in the air. But why XO? Why not AB? Or XY? It turns out that XO, which has been ...

When did you last hug or kiss someone? Hugging, kissing, and other affectionate touch are important parts of romantic relationships, but people differ quite a bit in how much they hug and kiss their ...

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In my culture, children are expected to greet everyone in the room with a hug and a kiss. My daughter didn't like to and often screamed when relatives tried to hug and kiss her. I teach my kid that ...