What Does It Mean When A Guy Kisses Your Hand?

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So you’re trying to figure out what it means when a guy kisses your hand or maybe he already kissed your hand and you don’t know what it really means?

After all it’s not as common for guys to kiss a girl’s hand as it was in the past, so if a guy kisses your hand, it could mean that he is attracted to you or trying to be polite. If you’re not sure what his intentions are, we have listed the top 5 reasons why he would kiss you hand.

Before we jump into the reasons why you should understand the context around who you’re with and what is going to determine why he kissed your hand.

  1. He’s trying to be polite.
  2.  He’s trying to be romantic.
  3.  He’s trying to show you respect.
  4.  He could be trying to show you affection.
  5.  It could be a sign of attraction.

He’s trying to be polite.

Back in the day think of Downton Abbey or Vanity Fair TV shows times to greet a woman or girl a man would take your left hand and kiss it. If a guy has been watching this kind of shows he could be mimicking them. Overall this is seen as a pleasant way to greet someone.

He’s trying to show you respect.

A gentleman would kiss a lady’s hand to show her respect. If he kisses your hand, then he is trying to show you respect depending on the context of the situation. This is not a sign of intimacy, but rather of appreciation and admiration.

 He could be trying to show you affection when he kisses you on the hand.

If he kisses your hand, it could be an innocent gesture of affection or he could be trying to show you how much he wants you and loves to show you how much by kissing your hand in public.

It could be a sign of attraction to kissing your hand.

Personally, I think the top reason a guy would kiss your hand is that he finds you attractive. The thing to think about here is whether has he been flirting with you or showing any other signs of attraction towards you. If so then you know he likes you more than just as friends.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is It Wrong To Kiss Someone On The Hand?

In many countries, it is not common to kiss someone on the hand, but in some countries such as Italy and France, kissing someone’s hand is common. In these countries, it may be done as a sign of respect or love for that person.

Kissing is a form of physical contact, and it is often used as a form of greeting. Some people consider kissing someone on the hand as an insult or a sign of disrespect. It is also considered inappropriate to kiss someone on the hand in some cultures. If the person kissing your hand is being sarcastic then it could be wrong to kiss their hand

So it all depends on the context or where you are, what country you are in, and who is around you before you take someone’s hand and kiss it.

What does it mean when a guy continuously kisses your hand?

When a guy continuously kisses your hand, it means he’s either playing with you or making fun of you. Or it could mean he really likes you and feels safe kissing you on the hand, then anywhere else. Ask yourself: has he been flirting with you lately?

What does it mean when a guy kisses your hand in the office?

This means that this guy is interested in you. He is trying to get your attention and show you how much he likes you. If you don’t like this, ask him to stop if he continues to kiss your hand. Report him to your manager or seniors.

Do men like being kissed on the hand?

Do men like being kissed on the hand? It is a gesture of respect and admiration and is seen as a polite gesture in many cultures. In some cultures, it is considered more respectful to kiss a person on the hand than on the cheek. It is also a way to show affection, especially in more formal settings. Many gentlemen still appreciate a good hand-kiss, even in this century. So they answer yes but it depends on many different influences.

Final Thoughts.

When a guy kisses your hand in public, it is typically seen as a positive body language gesture. He is displaying respect, kindness, or admiration toward you. The best thing to do is not to overthink this one and go with the flow. If you don’t like it, ask him to stop. If you do, say nothing and let him keep kissing your hand. We hope you enjoyed reading the post and if so, you may find Body Language Of A Man Secretly In Love With You interesting.

Phil Taylor
Phil Taylor Body Language Expert