... I mean, Shampoo's only been in Japan for a year maybe?

But okay. I guess if it's how everyone acts around them and not genes, that would still explain why everyone I've ever met from China is... like that.

[AKANE... why is your canon so bad about Chinese people?]

Except the guide. And Plum. Maybe it's just people who live in Shampoo's village and Herb's village and Phoenix Mountain??? And Pantyhose Taro.

[That. Would be a lot closer to accurate than just saying 'Chinese People.' STILL FULL OF UNFORTUNATE IMPLICATIONS THANKS RUMIKO-SENSEI]

... also do cats just go around and kiss people all the time????