When greeting people, how many kisses are polite/customary in the following

France-It depends on the region, so observe the people around you and follow suit. In the southern city of Toulouse, for example, two kisses is the norm, while in some Parisian suburbs you’ll be expected to give four and in the agricultural departement of Aveyron it’s three.
The Netherlands begin and end on the same cheek. Three kisses are expected, but if greeting an elderly or close family member add a few more. Right cheek first

Italy- kissing is restricted to very close friends or family. The number is optional and as there are no rules on which cheek to kiss first, there are frequent clashes

Belgium- If the same age as the other person, one kiss is the rule. For someone ten years older, three is a mark of respect. This is hazardous if you are bad at judging ages

Spain,- All are content with the two kisses ritual. In Spain the rule is strictly right cheek first

Germany -tends to restrict kissing to family and very close friends. Handshakes predominate and all meetings begin and end with this formality
Hope it helps
 
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