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A KISS
A KISS ON THE LIPS SHOWS DEEP FEELINGS OF AFFECTION
OR A FEELING OF DEEP EMOTIONAL FEELING TOWARD A
PERSON. IT IS AN AFFECTIONATE, WARM EXPRESSION OF
FEELINGS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- S601 SPEECH -- Body parts involved S602.14 |
Date learned: 01-23-1971
A KISS
A KISS ON THE CHEEK OR FOREHEAD IS A TOKEN OF BEING
PLEASED OR SHOWING APPRECIATION.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- S601 SPEECH -- Body parts involved S602.1 SPEECH -- Body parts involved S602.11 SPEECH -- Congratulations Appreciation |
Date learned: 01-23-1971
ITALIAN GESTURE
WHEN ITALIANS PLACE THEIR POINTER FINGER IN THE MIDDLE
OF THE CHEEK, IT MEANS SOMETHING IS VERY 'CHIC.'
A SIGN OF APPROVAL.
Where learned: GRAND RAPIDS ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | 602 Body Parts SPEECH -- S601 SPEECH -- Body parts involved S602.1 SPEECH -- Congratulations Appreciation |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN