Kissing people of the same sex is sometimes considered [[taboo]] because of its association with [[homosexuality]]. However, in many cultures, including France, Italy, Russia, Egypt and some other countries, it is common to greet friends of either sex with a kiss - usually on the cheek - as a sign of platonic friendship. This was also customary in Biblical times, when [[Judas Iscariot]] used a kiss as the signal to have [[Jesus]] arrested. | Kissing people of the same sex is sometimes considered [[taboo]] because of its association with [[homosexuality]]. However, in many cultures, including France, Italy, Russia, Egypt and some other countries, it is common to greet friends of either sex with a kiss - usually on the cheek - as a sign of platonic friendship. This was also customary in Biblical times, when [[Judas Iscariot]] used a kiss as the signal to have [[Jesus]] arrested. |