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Due to the ever-increasing price of cigarettes and the smoking bans now widespread throughout Europe, each cigarette becomes very important;you must be sure to enjoy them all, at every opportunity.Cigarette smoking can lead to serious health consequences, including cancer.But if you have assessed the risks and decide to smoke anyway, you must make sure you appreciate the moment of the cigarette.With the right brand, the right location and the correct technique, you can get the most satisfaction from your cigarettes.
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Choose a brand. Generally, a person who is just starting to smoke chooses light or ultra-light ones.This is the recommended approach, as the nicotine in this type of cigarette is in lower concentrations.Once you become familiar with the appropriate techniques, you can gradually move on to stronger ones, until you find the right ones for you.Many people say that you will have the best experience this way, due to the higher amount of nicotine and richer flavor.The only way to know which brand you like best is to try several.Make several attempts with different types of cigarettes.[1]
- The best known ones with the most renowned names are:Marlboro, Camel, Lucky Strike, Winston and Pall Mall.[2]
- Taste is rather subjective.You might find that you don't like the Marlboro one, but you might like the Camel one instead.However, you will have to go through trial and error before you find the brand that is truly enjoyable for you.
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Evaluate menthol cigarettes. If you find the taste of regular ones too strong, you can consider menthol ones.These contain a non-tobacco additive that leaves a menthol flavor when inhaled.Some major cigarette brands, such as Camel and Marlboro, also sell the menthol variety.[3]
- If you don't like mint-flavored foods and drinks, you are unlikely to enjoy these flavored cigarettes, as the minty flavor is very strong.
- If you have smoked regular cigarettes in the past, you may not like the menthol flavor.Many people who have learned to enjoy the taste of regular cigarettes rarely enjoy mint-flavored ones.[4]
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He smokes them kretek. It is a particular type of cigarette with cloves.This is a spice widely used in cooking and food preparation, but it is added to tobacco to enrich the taste of cigarettes.[5]
- If you don't like the taste of menthol or regular cigarettes, cloves are a great option that balances the two flavors.Adding a flavoring can make cigarettes taste stronger than regular cigarettes.However, in this case, it always remains milder than the taste of menthol.
- Kreteks can be very strong, so be cautious when smoking them.Since they may leave you feeling slightly stoned, it's not a good idea to smoke them while driving.[6]
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Try flavored cigarettes. If you like a particular aroma, know that there are several cigarettes on the market with different flavors, such as cherry, chocolate, orange, mango and so on.The name of the flavor clearly indicates the taste of the cigarettes which are made to give a flavor similar to that indicated on the package.This type of cigarette can be a valid alternative if you don't like regular ones or those with menthol or cloves.[7]
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Compact cigarettes. Most brands offer quality packaging that helps in this regard.The fact of compacting them allows you to eliminate the air spaces between the tobacco particles and consequently the cigarettes burn more slowly.Before removing the plastic wrap around the package, quickly tap the filter side of the package on the palm of your hand for about 10-20 seconds.[8]
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In some cases Not you have to compact the cigarettes. Some brands, like American Spirit for example, are already compressed.Specifically, American Spirit even recommends "melting" the tobacco a little by rolling the cigarettes between your fingers, holding the filter at the end, so that some of it comes out.Remember that kreteks should not be compacted either.[9]
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Get a good lighter. Bic type lighters are cheap and work well, but they don't give the same satisfaction as classic Zippo style lighters.By using a good lighter not only do the first few puffs taste better, but when it's good quality you also learn to love and appreciate the lighter itself.
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Light the cigarette. Hold the end of the filter between your lips.Take the lighter and bring the flame just under the cigarette on the opposite side.Take a puff by gently inhaling the smoke.Continue until the cigarette is fully lit and glowing.
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Don't be hasty. When you enjoy your cigarette, you must be sure that you are not in a hurry, you must not feel worried and you can be alone or in the company of pleasant people.This allows you to enjoy the moment much more, especially if you have other smoking friends with you.[10]
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He inhales the cigarette. When you put it between your lips, you must prevent it from passing the barrier of your teeth.There are several ways to inhale tobacco smoke into your lungs.The most common way is to empty the mouth of air, place the lit cigarette on the lips, then suck the air into the mouth (not into the lungs), hold the smoke for a second and then inhale normally, through the mouth, sending the smoke (which has now cooled) in the lungs.[11]
- When you smoke, make sure you keep your tongue stretched out, so that it almost touches the filter, so the smoke passes over it;in this way, you can better taste the flavor of the cigarette and recognize the difference between the good ones and the bad tasting ones.
- Some people recommend lightly wetting your lips with your tongue before putting the cigarette in your mouth, to prevent it from sticking.[12]
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Exhale the smoke. After inhaling, hold the smoke in your lungs for a while and finally exhale it.Smoking a cigarette is not like smoking marijuana;you won't get a feeling of euphoria by holding your breath and waiting until you feel almost faint before exhaling.Instead, you need to inhale normally based on your lung capacity, hold your breath for a moment and then exhale.[13]
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Throw away the ashes correctly. You must throw it away every time it reaches a length of about 6 mm or more on the cigarette.There is no precise criterion that defines when it is appropriate to drop the ashes, so use common sense;in any case, throw it in an ashtray, if it is available.To do this, lightly tap the cigarette on top of the container;If you're outdoors and don't have one nearby, quickly shake the cigarette with your fingers.
- Don't shake the ash too aggressively.[14]
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Put out the cigarette. When it has worn down to just before the filter, you need to turn it off.If you are outdoors, throw it on the ground near you, crush it with your foot while rotating it before removing it, and make sure it is turned off correctly.However, when you put it out in an ashtray, hold the cigarette in a vertical position with the embers facing downwards.Then press it and twist it until you no longer notice any signs of glowing heat.Make sure you throw it in a garbage can when you are outdoors, don't leave it on the ground.[15]
- Do not smoke the cigarette again when there is approximately 8-12 mm missing from the filter, as the smoke overheats in this area.
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Hold the cigarette properly. Grasp it between your index and middle fingers in the filter area.The exact point depends on how comfortable you are.Be careful of the glowing end when holding it loosely;it is considered rude to burn someone or something with a cigarette.
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Don't gesture with the cigarette in your hand. If you need to point or make a gesture while speaking, use your other hand.The one holding the cigarette should remain relatively still, except when you bring it to and from your lips.[16]
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When you are around other people, ask if you can light a cigarette before doing so. If you are in someone else's yard or car, you should not turn it on without asking permission first.If a person does not want you to smoke on or near their property, you must respect their wishes.[17]
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Handle butts responsibly. You should not throw them in the garbage bin if they are not completely extinguished, otherwise you could cause a fire.Likewise, do not throw finished cigarettes on the ground.Remember that they are waste;you must carefully extinguish them in the ashtray or on a hard surface and then throw them in the garbage.[18]
Advice
- When you smoke, don't rush to inhale.The taste of tobacco is better when it is cold;if you inhale too much, too quickly or too frequently, you reheat the portion immediately after the coals and the taste worsens.Relax, breathe and take another puff of smoke.
- An alternative to putting out the cigarette outdoors is to squeeze it and rotate it between your fingers, pushing the embers and tobacco outwards just before the end point and holding the part of the unlit cigarette in your hand.If you have little time to smoke and run out of cigarettes, this is a handy way to have some left over later.
- It is quite unusual to touch the end of the cigarette with your tongue, but in certain situations or with some specific cigarettes it is a rather common practice.Many kretek cigarettes have an aromatic base, so by licking the lips or the end of the cigarette itself the smoker can perceive the aroma.Furthermore, by touching the bottom of the cigarette with your tongue (or the paper edge at the end of the filter) you can taste the smoke entering your mouth with your whole tongue.
Warnings
- Smoking kills.There is no cigarette that is safe or safer than others.The best thing is always to never smoke or to quit if you have already started.Avoid becoming addicted to tobacco, because it causes lung cancer.
- Be polite when smoking around non-smokers.One of the main reasons that led to the ban on smoking almost everywhere is the rude behavior of smokers who blow smoke towards non-smokers.If it's windy, stand downwind of other people.If there is no wind or you don't have the opportunity to change position, exhale upwards, so as to direct the smoke away from the eyes, nose and clothing of the non-smoker.
Things you will need
- A good lighter (filled with liquid!)
- A pack of cigarettes
- A quiet or pleasant place to smoke
- An ashtray nearby
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