When I went to the last meet Gary greeted me with a straightforward direct lips to lips greeting (a friendly peck). I was a little surprised but not offended -a bit flattered really that he showed such open affection for someone old enough to be his mum (and we have only met once before)
I suppose this is the way they do things 'daan souff'
I recall that 40 years ago men who wore carpet slippers got labelled as 'softies' by men up here.
I dont think I would like a stranger to greet me with a kiss, not even a cheek peck - perhaps it's just me being old fashioned