France has an abundance of cultural customs that are obvious (most of the time) to the French, but a complete mystery to Americans. Perhaps the most awkward custom for Americans is the "Bise," a series of kisses that inevitably results in a miffed French person and an American who almost scored a peck on the mouth from a complete stranger (which sometimes isn't neccesarily bad, except when you are meeting someone's 87 year old grandmother). Thus far, I have completely bungled just about every interaction where a bise has been involved. Here's a funny vid to check out if you're bored...Perhaps we'll get some video footage of us awkwardly meeting a French couple for your viewing amusement in the future....
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most importantly, when to slip tongue??
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