2007-01-01 06:12:14 · 8 answers · asked by Roger C 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
probably from the british people. itz just sweet or sumthing i guess. and for the respect just like opening the car door and pulling the seat for her to sit.
2007-01-01 06:14:58 · answer #1 · answered by Legant 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I am not sure, but I would think somewhere in England. My hubbys boss is from England, and every time I see him, he always kisses my hand! He is such a gentleman and one of the greatest bosses my hubby has ever had, even my kids love him! I guess that is why I think that is where the custom came from, it is nice to see that some people still do it!
2007-01-01 14:20:37 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs. SmartyPants 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
This gesture of courtesy or deference to women in polite society may have originated in sixteenth-century France or England.
2007-01-01 14:16:14 · answer #3 · answered by gldjns 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because in ancient times there was no toothpaste or mouthwash and most women's teeth were rotting out of their mouths so the hand was the safest and most sanitary place to kiss them.
2007-01-01 15:15:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bad teeth, bad breath, and extream BO in the days befor modern hygene.... not to mention extream makeup and perfume to cover it all up....
2007-01-01 14:15:30 · answer #5 · answered by idahomike2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bad breath problems.
2007-01-01 14:14:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the spanish started it to show respect
2007-01-01 14:20:45 · answer #7 · answered by Lionel M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They're not kissing,they're sniffing.Dirty buggars!lol
2007-01-01 14:17:05 · answer #8 · answered by michael k 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋