People didn't want to kiss you on the cheek.

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If you think about it, a kiss on the cheek when you fall over is a placebo.

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And when Gaga gives you a kiss on the cheek, everyone is watching.

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You lunge forward for a hug, maybe even a kiss on the cheek.

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You have one shot to make a first impression, so muster up all of your confidence and exude it in your hello, your handshake (or kiss on the cheek), in your body language, when you look your date in the eye and when you order your food.

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