Who would have thought an innocent gesture of goodwill could cause so much confusion among friends, family, associates and even your spouse at a social function? When to kiss, how many kisses, left cheek, right cheek, both cheeks, lips or not? Have you ever greeted someone with a handshake and a cheery, "Hello" only to be surprised by an overbearing hug and a wet smooch on the lips? Regions and cultures often dictate kissing rules, but the bottom line to the kissing dilemma is this: When in doubt, don’t!

In the business world, the corporate environment plays a significant part in our decision to kiss or not to kiss.