Well making contact with a girl the first time isn't really easy to start off. But as far as not kissing the first time out, I think it's pretty std if it is literally the first time you've met a girl in person. Maybe if you've known a girl a bit IRL and had to work your way into a date with her, then def it's a shame if you don't kiss her the first time out. Not kissing her then is basically like saying you just want to be friends, which is lame. But let's please try and wrap our heads around the blind date scenario, where you've had only limited time to know whether there is a vibe with this girl or not. I'd say you don't go wrong in respecting their personal space until you get some positive signals that it's alright to move in.
I suppose I'm wrong to say that breaking the physical barrier should wait until date two, but trying to get a kiss the first time out can be a little aggressive imo. I agree that giving a peck on the cheek is probably a good and safe way to go, even if it's kinda minimal.
Edit: I should mention that being from Montreal a kiss on the cheek (actually, always both) is pretty std / normal, I mean specifically doing it in such a way that doesn't make it seem like you're greeting your grandma.
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