A Complete Guide To Cigar Smoking Etiquette
Even though you might privately find cigars to be a good source of enjoyment in your life, the polite smoker takes note that not everybody will enjoy the taste or odor of a good Cuban. savoring a good stogie without hurting others can’t be emphasized sufficiently while the fervor of anti-smoking drives is still in full swing. Simply remember that while you are smoking a cigar, it can be awkward to guess the smell that others are experiencing. Plus, don’t forget that cigar smoke can leave a very strong residue on clothing, articles of furniture, and even the walls, as a matter of fact just about every surface it comes into contact with! To enjoy your cigar to its utmost potential, please learn to become a polite and considerate cigar smoker.
If you live with non-smokers, try to find a ventilated area in your home where you can smoke your cigars comfortably. Although you may be tempted to smoke in your bedroom or office, it’s generally not a good idea to smoke in an enclosed area without some sort of ventilation such as a window. Never smoke your cigar in a closed area, because of the dangers present when inhaling the toxic air, so if possible, take your cigar outside and smoke. Pull up a lawn chair, relax on the porch, or any other open area where you can smoke comfortably but get away as far away as possible to non-smokers, especially children and the elderly. Remember that cigar smoke is toxic, and contains many carcinogens which can easily be inhaled by non-smokers.
If you must smoke a cigar outside your home, remember that the courteous and respectful smoker will only light up where legally permitted. Remember not to light up in establishments such as a bar, hotel, or restaurant where smoking is not sanctioned. The courteous cigar smoker will also remember to ask for permission to smoke in the company of non-smokers, so that he doesn’t offend them. Make sure that the smoke isn’t wafting in their direction if they happen to agree. Make sure that if you’re sitting near an open window or air conditioner that the smoke isn’t moving in their direction. A surefire way to ruin a meal for a non-smoker is if secondhand smoke from a discourteous smoker is present.
A courteous cigar smoker will make sure to dispose of their ashes in the appropriate container when smoking outside of the home. In lower quality cigars, ashes can easily be blown away, so be careful that they aren’t blowing near anyone around you.
