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Hand-Kissing in Washington Stirs Diplomatic Courtesy
Washington society notes reveal hand kissing between ambassadors and American women draw mixed reactions. Peruvian Celso Pastor and French envoy Charles Lucet differ in style while Guillermo Sevilla-Sacasa advises no bow but direct eye contact. State Department protocol head George Abell explains how posture signals European versus American habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Europe
Washington
Dean Rusk
Celso Pastor
Matic Corps
Guillermo Sevilla- Sacasa
Nicaragua
Sevilla-Sacasa
Ernest Lemberger
Protocol
State Department
George Abell