You have seen it done often in the movies and probably on the street in darkened corners. The French kiss is a timeless and passionate gesture of romantic affection. Here are the top ten tips to make this as smooth as possible.

1. Keep your lips moistened. Dry lips do not make for good kisses.

2. Don't forget to angle your head. You don't want to end up bumping noses, that ruins the moment. Trust me.

3. Close your eyes. Looking someone dead in the eye while they kiss you can sometimes kill the mood.

4. Explore with your tongue. Just like anything in life, you don't want it to be boring. Remember, a hard tongue is a huge turnoff.

5. Go slow. Some things in life just have to be take slow. This is one of them.

6. Mix it up. Get away from the ordinary, try small kisses first, then go for the big one.

7. Read body language. See how the other person is reacting to your kisses. Use that to adjust.

8. Try to develop your own style. Become unique at this. Don't be like the other person they kissed.

9. Definitely do not want to bump teeth. Teeth are very sensitive. It's not only awkward, it hurts too.

10. Last but not least, don't forget to breathe! Probably the most important part, you don't want to pass out during your smooch. Unless of course you literally want your breath taken away by your partner :).

Whether you live in Paris, France, or Paris, Texas, you can learn how to kiss like the French do without an embarrassing faux pas!