A Kiss is Just a Kiss? (Im)Possibilities of Being Present

Abstract

Exemplified by the practices of kissing this article discusses modifications of presence due to the emergence of Sars-Cov-2 and what we can learn from observing broken routines: it touches upon the meaning of a kiss and other bodily practices; sketches that and how interactions as well as their perception change; and reflects about the role of relationships and social contexts for conducting and experiencing “being together”.

Keywords

• physical/social presence
• interaction
• interpersonal contact
• personal relationships
• couples
• kiss
• body techniques