2006-10-12 07:39:19 · 34 answers · asked by kittycat 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
So there lips dont stick together.
2006-10-12 07:40:22 · answer #1 · answered by Vicky 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well since it is so cold in alaska eskimos decide to kiss the nose because there lips are chapped from the cold
2006-10-12 08:47:45 · answer #2 · answered by cutiez 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally, they greet each other by rubbing noses. Probably to conserve energy and heat while outside. I have no doubts that they enjoy a kiss and cuddle once they are inside from the cold weather.
2006-10-12 07:53:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's largely a myth. but to the extent that it happens outdoors it's because noses are sensitive when cold whereas lips aren't - try it for yourself some time!
2006-10-12 07:44:25 · answer #4 · answered by artleyb 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wet lips + minus 20 = a trip to the hospital
2006-10-12 08:38:29 · answer #5 · answered by FLOYD 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a form of greeting - not kissing.
The Maori in New Zealand have the same practice.
2006-10-12 07:41:59 · answer #6 · answered by Felidae 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they have a permanent code in dare node and need to warm them up .
2006-10-12 08:48:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the sub-zero temperatures, Its just too cold for them to open their mouths to embrace.
2006-10-12 07:59:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My Nan told me it was because it is so cold where they live their lips could freeze together. I was a very small child when she told me that story, but I always believed it.!
2006-10-12 07:48:28 · answer #9 · answered by Marlene 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because their main diet is fish, would you want to kiss somebody that eats fish morning noon and night??
2006-10-12 07:42:15 · answer #10 · answered by chelle0980 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the freezing temperatures would freeze their lips together.
2006-10-12 07:55:26 · answer #11 · answered by Phlodgeybodge 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋