At this point, many people remove the first cigarette, invert it so the tobacco side is up, and then replace it in the package. For some, this is for good luck. [2] X Research source For others it’s just a ritual that they may have learned from another smoker. In any case, the lucky cigarette is the last one smoked.
A pack that’s been partially emptied will be much easier to retrieve cigarettes from. There is a significant degree of coolness imparted when one removes the emerging cigarette with teeth and lips, rather than fingers.
Classic. Hold the cigarette between the index and middle finger, between the first and second knuckle, palm facing downward. Sophisticated. Same as the Classic, but with the palm facing you and fingers pointing upward. Casual. The cigarette is set behind the second knuckle of the middle finger and secured by wrapping the index finger around it. The hand is in a relaxed, closed position, with the palm towards you or facing downward. Euro I. The cigarette is held between the thumb and forefinger, palm out, cigarette pointing outward. Euro II. The cigarette is held between thumb and forefinger, palm facing in and slightly up, with filter end pointing directly at you. This is how they always spotted the Nazi spy in the movies. (Or by not holding it this way, how they found the American spies). Palmed. The cigarette is pinched between thumb and forefinger, but the palm is facing in, and the cigarette is secreted in hand, pointing towards the inner wrist. Useful when you don’t want it to be obvious that you’re smoking. Feminine. The cigarette is held between the first and second knuckles of the index and middle fingers. The hand is relaxed and bent backward, with the palm facing up.
Some prefer to smoke on one side or another, others in the middle. If you want to know, before you light up in public for the first time, try practicing with a pen or pencil to see what feels right for you. If you’re smoking unfiltered cigarettes (“straights”), such as Lucky Strikes or Camel Studs, in theory, it doesn’t matter which end you put between your lips. In general, however, you’ll insert the end with the logo or brand on it.
Note that this is not like smoking a joint, where you inhale directly into your lungs. An alternate form of inhalation is called “Frenching”. To do this, before you inhale, push some of the smoke back into the air (without exhaling), and as it exits your mouth, suck it in with your nose. [4] X Research source This may take some practice to perfect. As you continue to smoke, your tolerance for the smoke will increase. This is where the problems arise: the more tolerance you have for the sheer act of inhaling smoke, the easier it will be to smoke. The more you smoke, the more nicotine you ingest, the more addicted you get as you build a tolerance for nicotine. To get the same feeling you did from your first cigarette, you need greater amounts of nicotine, which makes you smoke more.
Women often rotate their arm from the shoulder, keeping the cigarette at mouth level, to one side, with palm up and hand facing outward. Men rotate their arm at the elbow, keeping their palm inward, and lowering their hand to mid-torso.
Some say blowing out through their nose lets them get more flavor from the smoke, while others don’t like the burning sensation. Some people let the smoke “dribble” out of their mouth, exhaling slowly, while others blow it out forcefully. With practice, you can learn to blow smoke rings by forming your mouth in an “O” shape, then using your throat to push the smoke over your tongue and through your lips. [5] X Research source
How you hold your cigarette will determine how you flick your cigarette. If you hold it such that the filter end is in the vicinity of your thumb, a quick flick over the ashtray, and the ash will tumble neatly into the tray. If you’re holding the cigarette pinched between thumb and forefinger, a quick tap in the middle of the cigarette with your index or ring finger will send those ashes tumbling. You can also tap the cigarette itself against the lip of the ashtray so that the ashes are encouraged to fall into the tray.
How much of the cigarette you smoke before you’re done depends on how much of a cigarette you like to smoke. Obviously, you won’t smoke the filter, and if smoking straights, there’s only so much cigarette you can smoke until you’re frying your lips. Many people smoke until it’s just above the filter, or till you can’t put it in your mouth. Others prefer to put out a cigarette after it reaches the halfway point, so the smoke remains cleaner and cooler.
diminish your ability to taste and smell over time. increase the chance of emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and other lung diseases. Smokers are more susceptible to lung and throat infections due to the lining of the lungs and throat being irritated by the smoke. increase stomach acidity because cigarette contains Nicotine, which may worsen the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, duodenal ulcers, and others. cause sexual or reproductive problems. Males can experience erection problems and decreased sperm count, while females can experience infertility and menopause at a younger-than-average age. cause birth defects, premature birth, and miscarriages in pregnant women. affect the health of those around you while you are smoking, especially those with chronic heart conditions or lung disorders such as asthma. Limit smoking to a single room if you are able to. Smoke outside if you are in any doubt. Smoking in indoor public places and/or workplaces has been made illegal in many places. This can include company cars and substantially enclosed outdoor structures. In most cases, “no smoking” signs should be displayed to inform you of the law. cause cancer of the lungs, throat, mouth, larynx, esophagus, pancreas, and other areas of the body because tobacco smoke is carcinogenic. raise blood pressure and heart rate. This puts you at a much higher risk of having a heart attack and can cause strokes. In chronic smokers, this can cause heart disease. decrease smoker’s appetite due to the effects of nicotine and satisfaction or oral “need”. Weight control is a common reason people cite for continuing smoking.
around gasoline or any other volatile flammable substance. with an empty stomach, as this could provoke a feeling of nausea. in bed, under any circumstances; once in bed, it’s easy to fall asleep and drop your cigarette, allowing it to set fire to the carpet.
