hubbard Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 One always seems to associate France with "le baisemain" - the hand kiss, a quaint and charming custom in my view. My wife and I didn't see much of it during our recent visit to the south of France, except a wine waiter who always used to greet her that way - in fact when he got to know us better he allowed himself to wander up her arm! I wasn't bothered, it was meant as humour, not eroticism. Sadly, I fear that the custom has now gone out of fashion. Does anyone have any amusing stories about hand (or arm!) kissing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEO Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 [quote user="hubbard"]One always seems to associate France with "le baisemain" - the hand kiss, a quaint and charming custom in my view. My wife and I didn't see much of it during our recent visit to the south of France, except a wine waiter who always used to greet her that way - in fact when he got to know us better he allowed himself to wander up her arm! I wasn't bothered, it was meant as humour, not eroticism. Sadly, I fear that the custom has now gone out of fashion. Does anyone have any amusing stories about hand (or arm!) kissing?[/quote] I suspect this might be a long thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 [quote user="hubbard"]One always seems to associate France with "le baisemain" - the hand kiss, a quaint and charming custom in my view. My wife and I didn't see much of it during our recent visit to the south of France, except a wine waiter who always used to greet her that way - in fact when he got to know us better he allowed himself to wander up her arm! I wasn't bothered, it was meant as humour, not eroticism. Sadly, I fear that the custom has now gone out of fashion. Does anyone have any amusing stories about hand (or arm!) kissing?[/quote]What about the hand lick? Does that count? I had my own hand licked tonight, on this very forum.[quote user="Pads"]Pads licks trescos hand [8-)][/quote]I don't think hand kissing is common now. I think I'd feel uncomfortable if someone did it to me. I must say that there are some very jolly new members raising making interesting posts today![:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalpa Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 [quote user="Tresco"]I must say that there are some very jolly new members raising making interesting posts today![:)][/quote]Must be the yeasty autumn air. [6]S'not polite to kiss "A Lady's" hand... the man (or woman, let's not make assumptions) is supposed to hold his / her thumb over the back of The Lady's hand and kiss that. No bodily fluids should be deposited on the skin of "The Lady".Hope that helps. [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubbard Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 [quote user="Catalpa"]S'not polite to kiss "A Lady's" hand... the man (or woman, let's not make assumptions) is supposed to hold his / her thumb over the back of The Lady's hand and kiss that. No bodily fluids should be deposited on the skin of "The Lady".Hope that helps. [:D][/quote]That doesn't sound like much fun! Have I been doing it wrong all this time? On the occasions that I have kissed a lady's hand, I have lightly kissed the back of her hand between the knuckles and the wrist, so there is physical contact but no "slobbering"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simone Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 It has to be a dry kiss. If zere is a tongue touch it means a lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubbard Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 No Simone, no tongues allowed for Platonic kisses! I have done some research into hand kissing, and have assembled the following "Rules":1. The lady must be known to the man.2. The meeting must not take place in a public place (with the exception of the theatre, restaurant, opera or horse races).3. The lady must be married.4. It is up to the lady to initiate the kiss by offering her hand palm down.5. The man should bnd over the lady's hand, not raise it to his lips.5. The lips should not touch the hand but hover over it (similar to the "thumb" business).6. Never attempt to kiss a gloved hand.7. Never use the hand kiss as a prelude to running a chain of kisses up the lady's arm.All these rules may be broken where circumstances allow, but it doesn't give you the right to grab the hand of the first lady who comes along and kiss it - remember the act of hand kissing is going "where angels fear to tread"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I was singing in a wine bar last week and the owner introduced us to a customer. He took my hand and kissed it. Sorry - but it makes me cringe and I think it's rude and invasive for a stranger to touch me in such a way. I know JK will have a field day tomorrow when she reads this and will try and prove that I don't mind being 'touched up' by strangers and we'll laugh and chuckle - but I am being serious when I say that I don't like having my hand kissed by strange men who I don't fancy[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubbard Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 Point taken, Twinkle - as I said it's something that one has to be very careful about. I've broken all the "rules" but somehow have avoided getting my face slapped! [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEO Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Kising with the eyes is much more effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Next time deck 'im Twinks! Are you sure you didn't have teeny tingles of pleasure and you're not in denial?You're spot on Leo you old romantic...eye contact & expression is far more powerful, in my opinion.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Not long ago, when I was in France, I visited this man and after a glass of wine over idle conversation and a lovely lunch as I was about to take my leave, no warning about the next move but 2 big warm hands were holding my face and a big snog I received ! [:$] Yup!! the bounder he kissed me ... [:$] no handkiss either .... ... and do you know what ? .... Oooh! It was deeeevine ! [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 [quote user="LEO"]Kising with the eyes is much more effective.[/quote]Hi Leo!I've never tried Kising - well not with the eyes anyway.[8-)]Chris!Now that I think about it, I did feel a tingle - it was my flesh creeping up my arm[+o(]Missy!Now there was a man who wasn't afraid to express himself! I find those hand jobs so desperate don't you?[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 ....twaddle, twaddle, twaddle..[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 That'll be Creusois foreplay Missy?Now there was a man who wasn't afraid to express himself! I find those hand jobs so desperate don't you?Erm Twinks, this is a family site I think?[:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 [quote user="Chris Head"]That'll be Creusois foreplay Missy?.... [/quote]Really ? .... The gentleman will be pleased to know as we were a fair distance away from La Creuse that day but France nevertheless [:$][:D]Now... if a Creusois offers me this kind of welcome, well ... I'll have to go and experience it for myself [:-))] [;-)] [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 When ever I have been kissed on the hand (never out of Wales), it always seems to be done rather sarcastically and always by close male mates of mine and my hubbys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Desperate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 What are you desperate for Twinks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 [quote user="Just Katie"]What are you desperate for Twinks?[/quote]Some twiddle twaddle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Oh Tresco, I have had enough twiddle twaddle with her to last a lifetime. She is texting me and ringing me at work now. In fact, if it is not me she is annoying it is Terry Wogan. You can tell winter is coming and her concerts are thinning out a bit.[:D]The woman is bored. Anyway, I have sent her some nice curry recipies to keep her out of trouble though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 [quote user="Just Katie"]Oh Tresco, I have had enough twiddle twaddle with her to last a lifetime. She is texting me and ringing me at work now. [/quote]She's concerned about you! We all are!Only kidding, but you knew that didn't you? [:-))][6][kiss]Terry Wogan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Katie Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 [quote user="Tresco"][quote user="Just Katie"]Oh Tresco, I have had enough twiddle twaddle with her to last a lifetime. She is texting me and ringing me at work now. [/quote]She's concerned about you! We all are!Only kidding, but you knew that didn't you? [:-))][6][kiss]Terry Wogan?[/quote]Oh, I take it your missed her imput into the French Lady in Illfracombe thread? Like I told you, she needs something to occupy her and keep her out of troub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 [quote user="LEO"]Kising with the eyes is much more effective.[/quote]Is that with the eyes closed or open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 [quote user="Just Katie"]Oh, I take it your missed her imput into the French Lady in Illfracombe thread? [/quote]See my post on page one of this thread. I've been following that particular thread (some nice and even sensible people there) and think I might have contributed to its derailment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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