By PAGE Editor

People have been smoking for a long time ever since Christopher Columbus first discovered it. First cultivated in Europe in 1531, tobacco soon spread all over Europe and England. By the 1700s, it had spread all over the world. Today, smoking is considered to be a style statement. The way you smoke tells a lot about your status and character. Here are six simple rules on how to smoke with style. 

Experiment with Different Types of Cigars

There are two ways in which a cigar can be made; hand-rolled and machine-made. Machine-made cigars are generally produced en-masse. Scraps of homogenized tobacco are used in their production. These cigars do not contain pure tobacco. Rather, paper, chemicals, and preservatives may present them. On the other hand, handmade cigars are rolled by hand and contain tobacco in its pure form. Production of handmade cigars is an art in itself. Expert cigar rollers are involved in its production. Cigars are produced in different sizes. The size of a cigar is known as vitole. 

Do Not Overdo It

Anything that is overdone appears t be addictive and obnoxious. Smoking packets and packets of cigarettes a day or chain-smoking brings down your image a great deal. Instead, you must stick to classy cigarettes and cigars even if they are expensive. Let it be quality, not quantity that you indulge in. Smoking certain brands is a style statement in itself.

Always be Prepared

A sophisticated smoker is always ready and prepared with lighters, cigarettes, and other accessories. There are a variety of lighters to choose from. In order to maintain a certain style, investing in a quality lighter is important as it gives a sophisticated look to your personality. There are a number of other accessories like an ashtray which, if properly selected, add to your charm and style. 

Be Selective with your Company

The people whose company you keep says a lot about you. Similarly, you must be very selective about the kind of people you choose as your smoking companions. Your companions can either add to your style, sophistication, and charm or present a pretty degraded image to the onlookers. 

Respect the Space

Whenever you smoke, always be considerate of the others around you. Just because you love to smoke, it does not naturally mean that the others around you also do so. There might be people who are allergic to cigarette smoke. Even if you are in a no-smoking zone, make sure that your smoking does not trouble others. 

Know when to Quit

Even if you have been smoking for many years, there might come a time when you need to give up smoking. It may be due to old age or other health-related issues. Do not let tobacco control your life. Be ready and prepared to quit if you need to do it. Nowadays, there are many ways in which you can quit smoking. 

The image you create as a smoker depends on the kind of cigarettes or cigars you choose, the quality of the accessories you use, the company you keep, and the consideration you have for others around you while smoking. Keeping these tips in mind, you can be a style statement yourself as a smoker.  

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