Whatever happened to Swedish reticence? David Bartal contemplates a country in which man-hugs have become de rigeur and women think little of kissing each other on the mouth.

Kissing etiquette isn't what it used to be. Thats what I found when I was reunited with my dear sister in Los Angeles in April. She kissed me lightly on the mouth, as did my niece and even my second-cousin!

At the Local: Kiss me, I'm Swedish

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