• 'Mouth buddies': Bizarre dating trend of kissing strangers gaining popularity in China

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    'Mouth buddies': Bizarre dating trend of kissing strangers gaining popularity in China
    This most recent craze is all over social media, and lots of young people are participating in the habit of approaching total strangers for kisses.

    Digital Desk: Strangers’ ‘kissing’ has suddenly become a bizarre modern dating craze in China. The South China Morning Post (SCMP) said that the trend's Mandarin name is "zui you". In English, it means "mouth friends."

    According to SCMP, the "mouth buddy" regulations only permit kissing; people are not permitted to form romantic relationships or even meet for a second date.

    Social media is buzzing with this most recent fad, and many young people are indulging in the practice of asking strangers for kisses.

    It received mixed reviews from teenagers; some said, "mouth buddies" was fine for those who weren't looking for something serious, while others warned that it might be emotionally dangerous and lead to self-harm.

    "Actually, I am aware of a few couples that exchanged kisses but did not end up dating. Kissing is therefore widespread and insignificant "a university student named Guan Li told SCMP.

    Another pupil alleged, "For me, living in the now is very important. I can have the feeling that I am kissing someone I love when I have a partner."

    One student claimed that she was compelled to try the craze because of her obligations to her studies. Others embraced the trend since they believed that kissing was less complicated than sex.

    Internet users are now engaging in the practice.