Q Why do Eskimos rub noses rather than kiss?A It's not so much rubbing noses as sniffing someone you love -- their nose, cheeks, forehead -- in a nuzzily show of affection.And it's not done instead of kissing. It's usually a greeting rather than a romantic overture. read more
The Maori do something similar in New Zealand, but they don’t rub noses they press them together - This is called “Hongi”. A Hongi is a traditional Māori greeting in New Zealand. It is done by pressing one’s nose to another person at an encounter. read more