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Never light another’s
cigar; the smoker will most likely draw in too hard, which is bad for a
cigar, so offer your lighter or matches to them.
Label on, or off -? That is
a long standing debate that has no clear end in sight. Leaving it on allows
people to see what you’re smoking (Oh! I see you smoke Don Collins,
have you another ?). Removing the label takes a little practice. They are
glued on, and you don’t want to tear the wrapper. You should smoke
the cigar a bit to warm it up, then carefully remove the band.
Smelling a cigar is frowned
upon in most cigar stores. It is better to test its quality by lightly
grasping it – but take care to not hold it too tightly or else you’ll
crack it.
Ashes. Don’t wait too
long to knock them loose; you don’t want it to end up smudging your
clothing, tablecloth or carpeting. Keep an eye out for a small crack in
the ash, then tap into an ashtray.
You don’t have to grind
out your cigar in an ashtray because it will go out on its own very quickly.
If you do, you could wind up releasing even more odors into the air.
Be considerate of non-smokers.
When you find yourself in a non-smoking area, put out the cigar or move
to a designated smoking area if asked. If you’re dining or relaxing
in an establishment that allows cigar smoking, it is your privilege to
continue; should a patron question your right, let the management handle
it.
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