How to properly smoke cigarettes or cigars?

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The process of smoking a cigarette or cigar should be enjoyable. It should be nice. After all, you decide to smoke when you want to relax or unwind. Therefore, smoke calmly, slowly, have fun.

How to properly smoke cigarettes

If you already smoke, get some nice accessories. For example, a lighter. It may not be very expensive, but she, like all of your things, can be a reflection of your personality. An ashtray in your home, or rather several, can also be a work of art. Surround yourself with these beautiful things.

Hold the cigarette near the filter between the middle and index finger. When you take a puff, don't look at the cigarette, it looks ridiculous and ridiculous. Do not leave the cigarette in your mouth for a long time, that is, do not smoke without using your hands. Firstly, it is uncomfortable, secondly, it is not beautiful, and thirdly, smoke can get into the eyes and this is not very pleasant. Do not smoke a cigarette up to the filter.

How to properly smoke cigars

The main difference between smoking cigars and smoking cigarettes is that cigars do not drag. Cigars are smoked to savor the smoke. Another difference is that it is not recommended to light cigars with gasoline lighters. This spoils the aroma of the smoke.

Before smoking, cut the end of the cigar with a special knife (guillotine).

To light a cigar, you have to follow a whole ritual:

  • First, roll the cigar on a lit match to evenly heat the tip;
  • Now take a cigar in your mouth and inhale while rotating it slowly;
  • Hold the smoke in your mouth, taste the scent, exhale slowly.

When smoking a cigar, the ashtray is not used much, it does not burn as fast as a cigarette. Also, it is not worth putting out the cigar - after a few seconds it will go out by itself. If the cigar has gone out and you want to smoke more right away, you can. If a part of the cigar is left from yesterday, smoking is not recommended, because the aroma is not the same and lying will acquire an unpleasant taste.

Traditionally, cigars are smoked after meals. With cognac or rum, the taste combination will be unique. Cigars are served in beautiful cigarette cases or in a special cigar box, which also contains a knife - a guillotine. Typically, hosts offering a cigar to a guest have several different types of cigars to choose from in an open box.

If you are addicted to cigar smoking and this activity becomes a way of life for you, then you need smoking accessories:

  • Compact humidor (a special box for storing cigars, maintains the required air humidity). In it you will keep all the cigars you have. Homemade humidors can hold up to 200 cigars. They are so diverse in design that you can easily choose the one that suits you best. Pay attention to the decoration of the interior, cedar is considered the best for a humidor. It should also be equipped with a humidifier and a humidity control device. If you travel a lot or commute to work, you can also purchase a small travel humidor.
  • Guillotine for cutting a cigar. It can also be gold.
  • Special ashtray for cigars. By the way, it can also be placed in a humidor.
  • Special long matches for cigars.