Cheek kissing is three: one on the left cheek, then right, and then left between relatives. In other countries, it is typically two kisses with one on each cheek. Cheek kissing in Turkey is also widely accepted in greetings. Male to male cheek kissing is considered normal in almost every occasion, but very rarely for men who are introduced for the first time. Some men hit each other's head on the side instead of cheek kissing, possibly as an attempt to masculinize the action. Cheek kissing between women is also very common, but it is also very rare for women who are
Greeting "peace", from the spoken greeting that accompanies the gesture), refers to the practice of placing the right palm on the heart, before and after a handshake. In Moroccan society, same-sex people don't greet each other the same as do opposite sex. While same sex people (men or women) will shake hands, kiss on the cheek and even hug multiple times, a man and woman greetings each other in public won't go further than a handshake. Which is due to the Moroccan culture that is quite conservative. Verbal greetings in Morocco can go from a basic salaam, to asking about life