
"Many people, upon meeting a friend again will give them a modest kiss on the cheek; the British on one cheek and many Europeans on both sides of the face. The aristocratic set will invariably kiss the air without touching the flesh. The married couple may publicly kiss directly on the lips whereas courting couples will kiss until their lungs expire of oxygen before coming back up for breath. However, when it comes to passionate kissing, French Kissing was for many decades way out in front of the sensuous stakes. In more recent times though, the Australians from 'way down under' have undoubtedly stolen their thunder when it comes to prospecting for gold." William Forde: April 2nd, 2013.