The Social Norm

Most folks know that I don't really care for hugs..Sometimes it's too much too handle and I am a tad bit claustrophobic anyway.. What folks don't know that where i am from we greet each other with social kisses or in my circle of friends " Holy Kisses".. That doesn't freak me out as much.. weird-- I guess it's done real quick and the other person isn't lingering all over you..
So I am reading the New York Times this morning ( yes I read)
and they have a whole article on social kisses..
so you can read it here