My Welsh mate from Anglesey whom I've known since we met in Uni always kisses me on the cheek.
A lot of Polish guys do that. Lots of hugging too. One bloke and his wife on our street always meet me with a hug. He's an ex-bouncer, the size of a Polar bear and doesn't speak much English but starts the conversation with a hug. There'll be a lot of that in London when we haven't met for a few months.
My closest, bestest, long-life mate in Manchester won't even bother shaking hands, let alone hugging - no physical contact whatsoever.
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