In Paris, French friends greet each other by kissing each other on each cheek. What does this action BEST demonstrate?

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In Paris, French friends greet each other by kissing each other on each cheek. This action demonstrates a trait of the culture and tradition supported by the French people.

This type of conduct is very common among friends in France because for them is a good chance to express their love and affection, showing that closeness is a very important aspect of people's friendship.

For French people, "closeness" is an important way to say "I care about you" or "you are very important to me."

i'd assume india mainly because of how isolated japan was.   plus it is a whole china away.

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