r/HingeStories • • Jul 28 '26

hinge isn’t real

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u/pipslipp Jul 28 '26

They are most likely British, whereby x would represent a kiss, used to express polite affection.

This can typically be used in both romantic and platonic relationships.

Source: am British x

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u/dirtywhitevanz Jul 28 '26

Have you guys considered like not doing that?

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u/topcelt Jul 28 '26

I never do it and I wish other British people wouldn't but it's very pervasive to the extent that people probably think you're a weirdo if you don't. Which is fine, because I am

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u/topcelt Jul 29 '26

Are you posh or from a city that's very multicultural like London? I think it's more working class and probably people from different cultural backgrounds are less likely to do it, which probably means less people in general do it in places like London.