Knigge Society is an etiquette group aimed to advise people on etiquette as well as social behavior in Germany.

The group has hailed for a strict ban on kissing, particularly in the workplace and cited that practice of greeting colleagues and business partners with a kiss on the cheek is uncomfortable for many Germans therefore cannot be considered as usual act.

While commenting on the issue, the Chairman of the Society, Hans-Michael Klein, has claimed to acknowledge a number of mails from workers on the issue, seeking advice to deal with such situation.

“It has come from places like Italy, France and South America, and belongs in a specific cultural context. We don’t like it, they say”, added Hans-Michael Klein. “Most people said they didn’t like it. They feel there is somehow an erotic aspect to it – a form of body contact which can be used by men to get close to a woman”.

The society organized a meeting to discuss the issue and conducted a survey on street and at their seminar to know their opinion.

Consequently, it suggested people to practice their traditional handshake at a 60 cm distance from one another. The group has more than 500 members.