Poll of the Day > Not me googling "cigar smoking etiquette" in lunch with my clients

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Theyre paying for everything, drinks included, but I dont wanna look like a fraud. My only experience with cigars was in my frat days just indiscriminately smoking them on the porch in 20 degree weather at 2 in the morning

The correct answer here is to go "Eww no get that shit away from me"

BlackScythe0 posted...

The correct answer here is to go "Eww no get that shit away from me"

Especially if indoors, which "lunch with clients" does imply. Luckily smoking is illegal at most establishments suited for "lunch with clients".

the trick is to not inhale it. draw it into your mouth, let it sit to "taste" it, and then exhale

you are not, legitimately are not, supposed to actually inhale when smoking cigars. i never understood the point

https://cigarcountry.com/do-you-inhale-cigar-smoke/#

ConfusedTorchic posted...

i never understood the point

My understanding is that the point is the taste of the smoke. It's like a scented candle for trust fund kids.

just picture Sean Connery in your mind and try to emulate what he does

BlackScythe0 posted...

The correct answer here is to go "Eww no get that shit away from me"

Them liking me is integral for the business

PK_Spam posted...

Them liking me is integral for the business

Which should not depend on smoking in this day and age.

Nichtcrawler-X posted...

Which should not depend on smoking in this day and age.

you dont smoke cigars you just puff on them

PK_Spam posted...

Them liking me is integral for the business

Just show them your army belt - it worked on that other client

potdnewb posted...

you dont smoke cigars you just puff on them

Does that argument work at non-smoking establishments?

Nichtcrawler-X posted...

Especially if indoors, which "lunch with clients" does imply. Luckily smoking is illegal at most establishments suited for "lunch with clients".

Could be outdoor. Theres a place around here for lunch that has mostly outdoor seatings. Its a place that mostly serves alcohol and lunch types foods/snacks, and has outdoor seatings for cigar smokers Like made specifically for cigar smokers, apparently They have cigars boxes on many tables, and sell them, IIRC So, it might not imply indoors Especially since the weathers been nice, lately

That said, even most food places have an outdoor seating section for that, even if they arent made for it like that other place I mentioned

I'm a big cigar fan.

Don't use a standard lighter or Zippo to light it, it'll ruin the taste. That's the biggest thing I judge other cigar smokers over. It's the cigar equivalent of cooking a steak well done and putting ketchup on it.

You can use a butane torch lighter (ideal if you're anywhere with more than a light breeze), but honestly you should use wooden matches if possible (not the paper ones). Don't let the flame directly touch the cigar, but if you want to speed up the process, puff on the cigar while holding it about 1/4 inch from the flame, gently rotating it to ensure it lights evenly. It might take 2 or 3 matches to properly light it, especially if you're new. Don't "over light" it, otherwise it'll burn too hot and just taste like crap.

Once lit, only puff on it once every 30 to 60 seconds. Puffing too much will also make it burn too hot/fast and ruin the cigar. Hold the smoke in your mouth, and blow it out after a couple seconds. Don't inhale/swallow it, you'll choke and look like a noob. Something to try every now and then is to exhale the smoke out of your nose, it adds a very interesting flavour experience.

And honestly, if your clients are getting you a cigar, I'm sure you can ask them for advice, too. Could be a good bonding experience I guess.

Nichtcrawler-X posted...

Does that argument work at non-smoking establishments?

tc was clearly at a cigar bar
aren't you dutch where marijuana cafes are a thing

ConfusedTorchic posted...

the trick is to not inhale it. draw it into your mouth, let it sit to "taste" it, and then exhale

you are not, legitimately are not, supposed to actually inhale when smoking cigars. i never understood the point

https://cigarcountry.com/do-you-inhale-cigar-smoke/#

I do but cause I'm a cigg smoker so it's just like a reflex

potdnewb posted...

aren't you dutch where marijuana cafes are a thing

A lot has changed in the past decade. I am not certain smoking of any kind is still allowed in coffee shops.