Cheek kissing among relatives, including males. In parts of Central, South, and East Asia with predominantly Buddhist or Hindu cultures, or in cultures heavily influenced by these two religions, cheek kissing is largely uncommon and may be considered offensive, although its instances are now growing. Cheek kissing in Israel is widely common. It is typical for individuals to cheek kiss twice (one time on each cheek) when greeting and when saying goodbye, regardless of gender. It consists of cheek to cheek contact and the sound of a kiss to the air. Cheek kissing in the Arab world is relatively common, between friends
Women in Mongolia a contract; an arrangement to meet the requirements of both families rather than religious events. Many marriages in Mongolia are between friends or coworkers, that way women were married into their own social status. Terms changed in 1921 when women were considered more of a value into economic growth for the population. A revolution began that year with determinations to bring women more into the public sphere. This was the first step in the states effort to promote population growth; a strong emphasis on women’s reproductive capacities. Women were pressured into having multiple children as part of their civic duties