New to Smoking Cigars
Being a female who enjoys cigars has brought me some laughs. Like when the 'older than me' lady said she wanted to just watch me smoke because she had never seen a lady smoking a cigar. As she watched me in awe, I wasn't sure if she was watching me smoke the cigar or having some sort of fantasy about it. Either way it was weird but then I laughed about it.
When
I had my first cigar, the gentleman who made the sticks and sold me
my first, was helpful and showed me how to cut and light. Important
stuff. Then he offered me a cup of Cuban coffee and challenged me to
a game of chess. He treated me in the same fashion he was treating
the two
other men in his shop. Very nice experience.
It
has not always been this entertaining or comfortable. When living in
New Mexico, at the first cigar shop I found, the regulars sitting in
front of the television, made it very clear that female company was
not wanted. I felt intimidated on the first few visits then decided
to sit on the couch and smoke with them anyway. If they didn't like
it they could leave. They did not and the shop owner stood behind
the counter and giggled.
Since
then I have been fortunate enough to not care what the men thought
and found that as a rule, they have been thrilled to have a female
smoke with them. We sit around, talk about cigars, sports, hunting,
(I listen mainly on that topic) and business. We also talk about our
kids and grandchildren, local politics, and anything else we want to
talk about. Men tell my husband his is 'lucky' because his wife smokes cigars also.
So to anyone that wants to smoke cigars or is new to it, never feel like you do not fit in or are not wanted. Ask for a mild smoke and let people know you are new, most people are happy to help, make recommendations, and teach the nuances.
So until next time,
Long ashes!
