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Why There Is To Be No French Kissing As Coronavirus Hits France


17 hours ago by forbes.com


Why There Is To Be No French Kissing As Coronavirus Hits France

A cherished French tradition is under threat because of the Coronavirus. The customary greeting, la bise, the art of cheek kissing practiced among friends, strangers and dignitaries, is forbidden during the COVID-19 outbreak. The French meantime are having fun thinking up alternative etiquette read more...


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