A kiss is the touching or pressing of one's lips against another person, animal, or object. The cultural connotations associated with kissing vary significantly between different societies and context
Maternal Kiss, an 1896 painting by Mary Cassatt.
American sailor kissing his infant son
Public displays of affection are acts of physical intimacy in the view of others. What is considered to be an acceptable display of affection varies with respect to culture and context.
Wedding kiss: Princess Madeleine of Sweden and Christopher O'Neill kiss each other after their wedding, 2013
A couple hugging at a beach in the United States
A young couple indulging in public in Rome
Brazilian actors Bruno Gagliasso and Giovanna Ewbank, who are married, kiss and hug each other publicly while dancing, 2010.