handkyss

alt=|thumb|350x350px|French President Emmanuel Macron greets U.S. First Lady [[Melania Trump by kissing her hand (24 April 2018).]] Hand-kissing is a greeting gesture that indicates courtesy, politeness, respect, admiration, affection or even devotion by one person toward another. A hand-kiss is considered a respectful way for a gentleman to greet a lady. Today, non-ritual hand-kissing is rare and takes place mostly within conservative class or diplomatic contexts. Today, the hand kiss has largely been replaced by a kiss on the cheek or a handshake.