Kissing or hugging someone when you meet them is normal in England. It depends on how drunk you are, but generally it's more relaxed after a drink. I think that we're quite uptight before we have a drink and then go over the top with physical contact once we've had one. But not necessarily when drunk we should go as we greet each other - unless they instigate the hug. When you meet a female friend, it's really normal to give them a kiss on the cheek. You just get every female friend. Just try to get off with each female friend. Unless it's like... I think it's normal to kiss a female friend on the cheek,. Not