IF YOU ARE ALONE

image Kiss a pet.

Dogs are generally agreeable and have relatively clean mouths. Cats are usually well groomed but are more passive and tend to get rather than give. Keep your mouth closed.

image Kiss yourself.

Find a mirror, pucker up, lean close, and kiss. Keep the lips slightly parted. Do not attempt to use your tongue. Wipe the mirror clean after you have completed your kiss. You may also try kissing the back of your hand.

image Kiss a celebrity.

Watch a favorite movie or show on television and kiss the screen when an appealing star has a close-up.

image

Wipe the screen first to remove dust and static electricity, and wipe the screen after to remove any evidence.

image Hug a pillow.

Full-body pillows are more satisfying.

image Call a friend on the phone.

After you wish your friend a happy New Year, give the telephone mouthpiece loud, smacking kisses. (This works less well with cellular phones.)