Most of us associate the French kiss with the slightly too risque for public open-mouthed tongue kiss, but the real French kiss should be "la bise," the quintessentially French cheek kiss. It's how ...

Kissing seems like a universal gesture. After all, what could be more natural than greeting someone with a peck on the cheek? Yet, behind this apparent simplicity lies a veritable cultural jungle.

A kiss is one of the most universal gestures in the world. It’s a wordless way to show affection that transcends language, culture, and even species boundaries, conveying a great deal of meaning ...