| For many people, smoking cigars remains a popular | | | | having the smell of the smoke cling to them. |
| past time. Years ago, it was considered glamorous to | | | | If you are smoking in a park or some other public |
| smoke tobacco. In old black and white movies and | | | | place, make sure that no one near you is eating. It is |
| many vintage television shows, the stars are always | | | | considered rude to smoke around people who are |
| seen lighting up. In today's society, smoking is | | | | trying to enjoy their meal, as the smell of smoke will |
| considered taboo. More and more you see | | | | probably ruin it for them. Be aware of the signs that |
| advertisements that proclaim the dangers of smoking. | | | | proclaim that smoking is prohibited posted in many |
| Restaurants have banned them as have most other | | | | places. Respect this by not lighting up in prohibited |
| public places. You can no longer smoke on means of | | | | areas. There are places that have designated smoking |
| public transportation, such as planes, buses and trains. | | | | areas where you can freely enjoy your cigar. Find out |
| This is why cigar lovers should follow proper smoking | | | | if the place you are in has one of these areas. |
| etiquette. | | | | Smoking cigars is often a social event. Try to only |
| What is Proper Smoking Etiquette? | | | | smoke around other smokers. If you are in the |
| Proper smoking etiquette allows a cigar smoker to | | | | company of non-smokers, always ask permission |
| enjoy their tobacco without being offensive to others. | | | | before you smoke and don't be upset or surprised if |
| There are many ways to do this. First, be aware that | | | | they say no. People have become very aware of the |
| the smoke has a lingering odor that clings to clothes, | | | | dangers of second hand smoke and they are entitled |
| hair and furniture. While you're smoking your cigar, you | | | | to protect their health. |
| get used to the smell and are unaware that it's | | | | Be considerate of the ashes that fall from cigars and |
| permeating everything in the room, including the walls. | | | | make sure that they have been properly extinguished |
| If you're going to smoke inside a room, be sure that | | | | when you put them out. Lit cigar stubs and their ashes |
| there is an open window for better ventilation. It is | | | | can be blown by the wind and could start a fire. They |
| better to smoke outside, to keep the home free of the | | | | can also hurt people with allergies and other breathing |
| smell of cigar smoke. When smoking outside, be sure | | | | problems if the ashes are inhaled by them. |
| to do so away from other people, especially pregnant | | | | By following proper cigar smoking etiquette, you can |
| women, children and the elderly. Smoke is full of | | | | always enjoy your cigar while letting others enjoy |
| carcinogens that can be harmful to others when | | | | there right to a smoke free environment. |
| inhaled by them. Also, non-smokers do not appreciate | | | | |