Initiating a Kiss. 1  1. Drop hints that you're interested. You can put out some subtle signals that you're angling for a kiss without coming right out and saying it. 2  2. Break the kiss barrier (optional). If you're feeling brave, test the waters with a small kiss on the hand or the cheek. 3  3. Set the mood with a romantic compliment.
Prestige refers to a good reputation or high esteem; in earlier usage, prestige meant showiness. (19th c.) Prestige may also refer to: Prestige (sociolinguistics), esteem in which languages or dialects are held.
An academic journal's prestige is established over time, and can reflect many factors, some but not all of which are expressible quantitatively. In each academic discipline there are dominant journals that receive the largest number of submissions, and therefore can be selective in choosing their content.