Hah, ew no. That's actually a major reason why I prefer cats
They lick sometimes too, but at least it doesn't leave strings of drool hanging from your arm.
One of the major factors for why I love my dog so much is he doesn't lick - occasionally snorts in my face, sure, but no drool

He's a cocker spaniel, so being gorgeous and soft helps too lol

I know what you're talking about with other people being gross.
My sister has to scold her husband occasionally, because he'll let the dogs lick him on the lips. Then she'll remind him that the dog was licking it's privates before jumping in his arms and if he thinks he's kissing her after basically kissing dog private bits, he has another think coming. xP
My brother has a dog, a Dachshund, which means he usually plops her on your lap or that you have to bend down really low to pet her, and she almost always takes the opportunity to attempt to force a french kiss on you

lol darn thing.
And another sister owns a Newfoundland, which might as well be named "Giant Fuzzy Drool-Beast". Can't really keep him at arm's length too well either, he's so big, so generally get a few wet spots on your shirt.
My mom occasionally lets the dogs lick her face, as long as it's not on the mouth.
So I've grown to not mind dogs too much, but I prefer little ones I can keep held off at arms length.
The only times I'm kinda ok with it is a lick to the tops of my feet or ankles (I'm ticklish on the bottom). Maybe an arm lick, if it's quick and small.
I guess I'm more of the "let me pet you, you don't have to pet me" type hah
