Since the number sixteen is said to represent the midpoint of the teen years, a "sweet sixteen" party has served as a kind of puberty initiation rite, particularly for girls. The expression "sweet sixteen and never been kissed," although perhaps not as true today as in earlier times, is still alive and serves as a theme for many parties celebrating the teen years.
Example:
A: Did you have a good birthday, Nancy?
B: Boy, was I ever embarrassed! We went out to dinner, and when my dad told the waiters it was my sixteenth birthday, they all sang "Happy Birthday" to me, and then one by one, they gave me a little kiss on the cheek.
B: Well, you know the old saying, "sweet sixteen and never been kissed." I guess they didn't want to see you miss out.
A: But I'm fine. I already have a boyfriend.
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