To kiss or not to kiss that is the question!  Oh, I thing I am mixing up the blog posts.

The kiss, hug, high five, low five, hand shake, wave or the head nod is always confusing.

In the States it strikes me that the hug/kiss is good for close friends and family, the hand shake is great for people you are meeting for the first time or for business partners or colleagues (the exception being business colleagues who have become friends) the high five for intergenerational greetings and sporting events with strangers and the head nod or wave for acknowledging someone from a distance.

You are correct that this is a confusing topic for many.  Me included!  That being said the next time we see each other lets just go through the whole gambut and we will be safe!

Suggest Hugs and Kisses for your MoM and Aunt when they come to visit (tears optional).

Uncle Hicks