France's traditional "la bise" greeting - a kiss on each cheek - is slowing make a comeback as the #coronavirus recedes. Bestowed on family, friends, or anyone else in an informal setting, "la bise" was de facto banned at the height of the pandemic. But with more than 70% of the population fully vaccinated, people can once more be seen planting what are usually just air kisses by a kissing sound on each other's cheeks.

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