Cheek kissing of kisses is found in Switzerland. In Francophone Belgium, the custom is usually one or three kisses, and is also common between men who are friends. In Northern European countries such as Sweden and Germany, hugs are preferred to kisses. It is customary in many regions to only have kisses between women and women, but not men and women, who only shake hands or hug (more familiar) instead. Although cheek kissing is not as widely practiced in the United Kingdom or Ireland as in other parts of Europe, it is still commonplace. Generally, a kiss on one cheek is commonplace,
Cheek kissing middle and upper classes, as they are more influenced by French culture. This behaviour was traditionally seen as a French practice. In Pakistan women may kiss female family and close friends, while men typically hug and shake hands with close family and friends when meeting. In Pashtun and Baloch culture in Pakistan both men and women may kiss close family members on both cheeks. In Gilgit Baltistan - family members may kiss on cheeks followed by a kiss on the hand. In the Philippines, cheek kissing or "beso" (also "beso-beso", from the Spanish for "kiss") is a common greeting. The