'..but you kissed him..." Rebecca said to Wendy as she went lip to cheek with the Accountant.

'Of course - we do business' Wendy replied.

Animated discussion followed.....

Apparently there are 'Business Kissing rules'. News to me, but here they are!

Definitions:

• The 'Kisser' - the instigator of the kiss.
• The 'Kissee' - the recipient of the kiss.

The Rules:

1. You NEVER kiss unless you are doing business (definitely no pun intended).
2. If you are going to do business then a single kiss (on the cheek) may be executed.
3. If you are doing business then a double kiss (one on each cheek) is executed.
4. Under NO circumstances are tongues to be used.
5. These rules are not gender specific.
6. There is no telephone equivalent of the single or double cheek smacker.
7. Email kisses are frowned upon but not ruled out entirely.

Exceptions to these rules:

1. If the 'kissee' has helped the 'kisser' - i.e. put you in a taxi after a boozy networking. This warrants a single cheek kiss.
2. If the 'kissee' backs away looking fearful then a good old fashioned handshake is recommended.
3. If 'kisser' and 'kissee' have had too much wine then the kiss will, in all likelihood, be forgotten in the morning.

Does everyone know these rules? Could they help you win (or maybe keep???) more business?