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Tips For Proper Kissing Etiquette
There are all kinds of kissers out there and not everyone enjoys the same techniques.
There are timid kissers and baracudas and everything in between. How often have you found yourself attracted to someone, only to be instantly turned off when you discover you don't like the way they kiss?
Author Marie Clare offers some cautionary advice about kissing, including preparation and how to approach kissing someone for the first time.
Many cultures have customary kissing etiquettes. The French, for instance, kiss twice when they greet someone. Once on each cheek. The Dutch kiss three times, and in sunny California they touch cheek to cheek and say "mwouah". Even as children we learn the importance of a kiss. A kiss can awaken a sleeping beauty, or turn a frog into a handsome prince. Then there is the kiss of romance. It can be passionate, inviting, or can signal the end.
There's a lot of pressure put on the first kiss. Many think that a good kisser equals a good lover. Others feel a kiss should have chemistry. Either sparks will fly or fade. But most people would agree that the first kiss should be gentle, fairly quick and tentative. If you're wondering how to best approach your first kiss, just follow the lead of the person you are kissing. Most people kiss the way they want to be kissed. Hard or soft, slow or fast, exploratory or... well, you get the idea.
There is one other thing most people would agree on. And that is proper kissing preparation. As outlined in my book "The Ultimate Online Dating Handbook" you must prepare before any kiss is attempted. Follow these steps for a blissful first (or any time) kiss.
- Always, always brush your teeth first. Use mouthwash for even fresher breath.
- If you're out, carry gum or mints with you to freshen your breath.
- If your lips are dry apply a little chapstick.
- Ladies, if you wear heavy layered lipstick, take it down a layer to two.
- Guys, a few quick strokes with the razor will work wonders on that stubble.
- Guys with beards or moustaches will want to check for the day's leftovers caught in the hair.
Once you've decided to take the plunge and kiss that gorgeous creature beside you, remember that a poorly executed kiss could be the kiss of death. So be aware of these kissing no-nos:
- Never lunge at your date.
- Don't approach with a gaping open mouth.
- Don't stick out your tongue.
- Don't aim immediately for your date's tonsils.
- Keep your saliva in check. Your date shouldn't need a towel when you're done.
But do gently explore, and pace yourself. Slow and easy does it.
Do you know what the number one complaint about kissing is? Smoking! Sorry smokers, that's just the way it is. People who have kissed someone who's just been smoking describe it as tasting like they're cleaning out an ashtray with their tongue. YUCK! If you smoke, quit! ;-) No really, if you smoke, make sure you brush your teeth and use mouthwash. If you're out, be sure to have gum, mints or even a small toothbrush and paste with you.
Good Luck!
Marie Clare
About the Author
Marie Clare specializes in writing about Dating, Relationships, Romance and Sexuality. Check out her latest Best Selling eBook "The Ultimate Online Dating Handbook" plus reviews of the Best Online Dating Sites, FREE Articles, Tips and Advice at http://www.lifematesnow.com
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Next time you're on a date, keep these tips in mind. As the saying goes, you only have one chance to make a first impression, especially with kissing. The good news is, good kissing techniques can be learned. Many an actress has noted that her leading man's kissing technique improved after he started dating a new woman. So learn to be a good kisser. Then pass on your secrets to the lucky people you kiss!
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