One tip that hasn't failed me is to always have a spare cigar of whatever you're smoking when you're at a lounge or event. I don't tend to bring out insanely difficult to find cigars when I go to a lounge because 1) I'm not there to show off. 2) I want be able to enjoy and relax with a trusted stick. A stick that I'd be comfortable to recommend regardless of price or hype. Sometimes that stick can be a pricey one (depends on flavor profile I'm in the mood for), but most of the time my favorites are accessible, so chances are I'd have several of these already in my humidor. So I always carry an extra or two. That way if I get into a convo about what I'm smoking and if I see the person is really interested, I'd have the opportunity to give them the same cigar so they could experience it for themselves right there on the spot or for them to enjoy at a later date. As a bonus, It also tends to make new friends.
The wording I was taught about putting a cigar out is to set it down and let it die with dignity to show respect for the hundreds of people that it took to craft that work of art
That was great!! What you said about “not talking politic” is dead on! I was at our local cigar bar, a couple of months ago, and a guy was talking so much about his political party, that it almost, literally, caused a fight! Once the guy decided to leave, someone said that he’d been kicked out of a couple more bars for doing the same thing.
Nothing wrong with a good debate but the cigar lounge is a place for all to relax. Sounds like he was someone that is just looking for a fight. Thanks for watching.
Number 1 was good. I think a lot of people do not take that in to consideration. Number 2 so true, especially with lower end cigars or a cigar that is not rolled very well you get a little flakey as well. Number 3 is my favorite, I love it I've seen people get so butt hurt because of this in lounges like in the 2018 era...Number 4 good as well. always that one that "only smokes Cuban's". Number 5 In a well ventilated area not so bad but deff in crappy lounge that has crap ventilation deff good not to stomp it out. Good advise for new and seasoned smokers alike. Thanks for the video my man.
I was walking on the beach, smoking a cigar, when someone upwind of me started the whole routine of pretending she could smell the cigar, people are too stupid.
To us it smells wonderful but to the others just the sight of it gets to them... nothing like a cigar at the beach watching the sun set though! Thanks for watching.
Apparently, the beach that you were walking on has not banned smoking tobacco, and that is so sad! All cigar lounges should be banned in the United States like they are in Canada! Who wants to smell like a dirty ashtray all the time and get lung cancer, emphysema, and/or COPD? Not me!
@@-xirx- I am here to warn the people of the dangers of smoking tobacco! Why do so many people still celebrate a product that causes lung cancer and heart disease, even though cigar smoke is not inhaled?🚭
Good suggestions and very considerate of others. One that always comes to my mind, as it relates to smoking in a shop/lounge, is to make sure and buy the cigar you smoke from the establishment in which you are smoking. Seems very rude to me to bring your home stash to a shop/lounge and use their facilities, yet not patronizing their business. And yes... I have seen this done. Just my two cents...... thanks.
Very good point. It's like showing up to a restaurant with food you brought with you. I could see smoking one from your traveling humidor of your own if you bought some other cigars at the time of your visit, but not just show up with your own stick and not buy anything. Shops and lounges need every support they can get to keep great place up and running. Thanks for watching.
I respectfully disagree. I have in the past taken one of my Cigars to a local Cigar Lounge upon entering I notified the staff on duty and told them that I would spend money on drinks they had absolutely no problem with that.
@@b.millsj2401 Oh, they may have "allowed" it for reasons of tact and good manners but it was not their desire. Imagine if all patrons began bringing their own cigars. Yes, you bought some drinks, but their anchor business is the selling of cigars.
Loved this. Absolutely agree with your opinions on this. Yeah that #4 is a pretty common occurrence. I can't tell you how many times my face mimicked my YT Avatar because of it. I've also encountered the guy that brags about only smoking limited edition sticks, or the most hyped brands. That can be equally annoying because LE sticks aren't always better than readily available sticks and dismissing other sticks just because they are not LE or over $20 in cost is a sheer sign of ignorance.
Tried my first cigar today. It was alright but smoked it in a lounge that I do not think was ventilated that well and was full of harsh smoke and could smell it all along. So I think it would have been better and more pleasurable had I tried it in better environment where there is no harsh oder around. But thank you for the video. Very informative. I might just try smoking one outside instead next time.
#4 In West Europe there are no counterfeit Cuban cigars, so it's most probably legit. West Europe have lots of Officially Licensed La Casa Del Habano Stores, however we do suffer from the recent price increase. I smoke Cubans and New World, one isn't better than the other, they're just different. Variety is what matters. BTW: I do agree with the other Don'ts.
Lounges differ greatly, but these are some golden rules. Please don't come to the lounge talking political TV hot takes. If I wanted to hear that, I'd stay at home and watch the news. Just be nice and respectful, that's it. I went to my first lounge not knowing a thing about it and was blown away at how helpful the locals were in the humidor for choices and their favorites, but also how graciously quiet, respectful, and chill everyone was in the ambient light and smooth jazz.
The first thing not to do while smoking cigars is tell someone how to smoke a cigar, or what not to do while smoking a cigar. I'm not being facetious, and the assertion is not a comment on the video, but points out that videos like this are relevant for people wishing to learn. Just don't be gauche in person.
shame on you for not smoking when your doing a cigar video LOL. But just my two cents, maybe smoke one and start the video off about your cigar choice and etc, and than get on to the rest of the info, but still good content ,
If I'm smoking outdoors....the last thing in the world I'm going to worry about is if the smell is bothering someone. It's bad enough that they limit the places we can enjoy a cigar these days. If I'm outdoors...I'M OUTDOORS!
Yeah, fam. I'm a cigar smoker for real, love the way they smell and smoke a lot. But I only really smoke outside and have COPD so I can't be inhaling a ton of second hand smoke (which ain't good even if ya have healthy lungs). I've also known multiple people with pretty bad allergies when it comes to tobacco smoke of any kind asthma, and a number of conditions that make em sensitive to smoke. So remember that being respectful about smoke ain't always about people being crybabies or anything like that. A lotta folks have real reasons for avoiding smoke and we have to always keep them in mind. We choose to smoke, and how we smoke, doesn't mean we get to make that choice for anyone else 💯 And yeah, political conversations are very important, it matters a lot. People have to talk about these things and generally lack respect for people who say otherwise. But there are a few places and times that I think we should give it a rest and lounges are high on the list.
I believe that "political" talk isn't talked about enough, and that's why people get heated over it. Also, many people tend to believe the propaganda that's fed to them by the MSM, and don't want that illusion broken. The country is where it's at because we don't talk about current events enough. Our "rulers" keep us busy talking about sports and entertainment. Let Rome be a lesson. Bread and circuses is how a country falls, cause nobody wants to talk about what's really going on. Soon, it won't be a subject to be avoided.
Best not to say anything unless they ask. There is a lot about the experience that also gets created by how you feel about the cigar. Kind of like a placebo where your mind is telling yourself how great it is and if you tell someone a cigar isn't good while they are smoking it really pops that bubble. Who knows maybe they know it's fake? Thanks for watching.
@@MardoCigars thanks for the response. I always see the argument that fakes are floor sweepings and shouldn't be smoked, or that ppl are being swindled and should be told. Personally I think most don't want to hear it and aren't the most receptive when told, so it's a complete waste of time
Stamping your cigar is also very disrespectful to the process of making the cigar and the ones who hand rolled it. If I see someone doing that at a cigar lounge I can't help but call them on it.
The Archie Bunker Rule applies to cigar smoking as well. Don't talk to Archie about religion, politics....or anything else. I don't talk politics with people I don't know. Why ruin a good cigar with political talk? I prefer to smoke cigars alone, with my dog or close friends and family.I don't like cigar lounges. I like to buy cigars and accessories there, that's it. In and out. Many, not all, of these places seem boojie and pretentious. I also don't like to be critiqued by strangers. I wish that I had been into cigars when my grandfather was here. It would have been more than special to light one up with him during a fishing trip.
I would imagine this a regional thing or maybe just specific lounges but politics is not usually a bad conversation. If you can't handle an actual conversation simply don't engage. Wait for the topic to change or change it yourself in a tactful way.
@Arthurian. if you have issues that's a personal thing. As I said (a year ago) if you can't handle it...simply don't engage in that conversation. For reasonable adults it's not that difficult to have a civil conversation about anything. Also, I never said it was polite..I was merely pointing out that it's not taboo in the lounges that I frequent.
@@Josh-th7tm here's how you come across: a poor house guest that will shame the homeowner for not wanting your BS brought up. Typical collectivism coming from you.
Despite what you might have heard, cigar smoking isn't safer than cigarette smoking - even if you don't intentionally inhale the smoke. Cigar smoking poses serious health risks!
People are obsessed with politics. And they are incapable of courteously discussing with someone who has a different opinion. I try to change the subject. If that doesn’t work, I just leave.
Cuban cohiba robusto was my very first one. Very powerful, not really fit for a novice. I then got the same brand but different size, it was a much better smoke. Certainly good and bad ones. Nicaraguan cigars are my go to.
All cigar lounges should be banned in the United States like they are in Canada! Who wants to smell like a dirty ashtray all the time and get lung cancer, emphysema, and/or COPD? Not me!
You don’t even inhale cigars so you don’t get lung cancer how about you let people do what they want and put some research into something before you state your opinion
Thanks for watching and let us know in the comments what you think about our tips and tricks and if you have some to add!
One tip that hasn't failed me is to always have a spare cigar of whatever you're smoking when you're at a lounge or event. I don't tend to bring out insanely difficult to find cigars when I go to a lounge because 1) I'm not there to show off. 2) I want be able to enjoy and relax with a trusted stick. A stick that I'd be comfortable to recommend regardless of price or hype. Sometimes that stick can be a pricey one (depends on flavor profile I'm in the mood for), but most of the time my favorites are accessible, so chances are I'd have several of these already in my humidor. So I always carry an extra or two. That way if I get into a convo about what I'm smoking and if I see the person is really interested, I'd have the opportunity to give them the same cigar so they could experience it for themselves right there on the spot or for them to enjoy at a later date. As a bonus, It also tends to make new friends.
The wording I was taught about putting a cigar out is to set it down and let it die with dignity to show respect for the hundreds of people that it took to craft that work of art
Very good point. Thanks for watching.
Eddie Sahakian 101 right there.
1 thing to not do when i'm smoking my cigar... tell me what to do.
That was great!! What you said about “not talking politic” is dead on! I was at our local cigar bar, a couple of months ago, and a guy was talking so much about his political party, that it almost, literally, caused a fight!
Once the guy decided to leave, someone said that he’d been kicked out of a couple more bars for doing the same thing.
Nothing wrong with a good debate but the cigar lounge is a place for all to relax. Sounds like he was someone that is just looking for a fight. Thanks for watching.
Number 1 rule at my hunting club is NO POLITICAL TALK. PERIOD
Number 1 was good. I think a lot of people do not take that in to consideration. Number 2 so true, especially with lower end cigars or a cigar that is not rolled very well you get a little flakey as well. Number 3 is my favorite, I love it I've seen people get so butt hurt because of this in lounges like in the 2018 era...Number 4 good as well. always that one that "only smokes Cuban's". Number 5 In a well ventilated area not so bad but deff in crappy lounge that has crap ventilation deff good not to stomp it out. Good advise for new and seasoned smokers alike. Thanks for the video my man.
Thank you for educating us rookies. Great video
Smoking a cigar and drinking a whiskey is the only multitasking I willingly engage in
I have to say, you do a fantastic job of promoting Mardo Cigars. Your contact is very enjoyable and easy to watch. Keep up the good work.
I was walking on the beach, smoking a cigar, when someone upwind of me started the whole routine of pretending she could smell the cigar, people are too stupid.
To us it smells wonderful but to the others just the sight of it gets to them... nothing like a cigar at the beach watching the sun set though! Thanks for watching.
Apparently, the beach that you were walking on has not banned smoking tobacco, and that is so sad!
All cigar lounges should be banned in the United States like they are in Canada!
Who wants to smell like a dirty ashtray all the time and get lung cancer, emphysema, and/or COPD? Not me!
@@goodcommunitylife then walk the other way Karen
@@goodcommunitylife is trolling
@@-xirx- I am here to warn the people of the dangers of smoking tobacco!
Why do so many people still celebrate a product that causes lung cancer and heart disease, even though cigar smoke is not inhaled?🚭
hey thanks for the tips. great for a newbie like me. The one tip I knew from the get go was not stomping my cigar out. BAD! Thanks for the video.
It's a good one to know, thanks for watching.
Good suggestions and very considerate of others. One that always comes to my mind, as it relates to smoking in a shop/lounge, is to make sure and buy the cigar you smoke from the establishment in which you are smoking. Seems very rude to me to bring your home stash to a shop/lounge and use their facilities, yet not patronizing their business. And yes... I have seen this done. Just my two cents...... thanks.
Very good point. It's like showing up to a restaurant with food you brought with you. I could see smoking one from your traveling humidor of your own if you bought some other cigars at the time of your visit, but not just show up with your own stick and not buy anything. Shops and lounges need every support they can get to keep great place up and running. Thanks for watching.
I respectfully disagree. I have in the past taken one of my Cigars to a local Cigar Lounge upon entering I notified the staff on duty and told them that I would spend money on drinks they had absolutely no problem with that.
@@b.millsj2401 Oh, they may have "allowed" it for reasons of tact and good manners but it was not their desire. Imagine if all patrons began bringing their own cigars. Yes, you bought some drinks, but their anchor business is the selling of cigars.
@@markchoate9021 My posted comment is the experience I had and I stand by it.
@@b.millsj2401 Fair enough and thanks for comments.
Loved this. Absolutely agree with your opinions on this. Yeah that #4 is a pretty common occurrence. I can't tell you how many times my face mimicked my YT Avatar because of it. I've also encountered the guy that brags about only smoking limited edition sticks, or the most hyped brands. That can be equally annoying because LE sticks aren't always better than readily available sticks and dismissing other sticks just because they are not LE or over $20 in cost is a sheer sign of ignorance.
Sure, it happens to at lounges all over every day! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for sharing!! Fairly new to cigar smoking here.
You got it, welcome to the community and thanks for watching!
Tried my first cigar today.
It was alright but smoked it in a lounge that I do not think was ventilated that well and was full of harsh smoke and could smell it all along.
So I think it would have been better and more pleasurable had I tried it in better environment where there is no harsh oder around.
But thank you for the video. Very informative.
I might just try smoking one outside instead next time.
Yes sounds like the need an upgrade on the ventilation... hope the next time around is more pleasurable!
Thank you. And you are absolutely right 👍🏽
Thanks for watching Joey!
#4 In West Europe there are no counterfeit Cuban cigars, so it's most probably legit.
West Europe have lots of Officially Licensed La Casa Del Habano Stores, however we do suffer from the recent price increase.
I smoke Cubans and New World, one isn't better than the other, they're just different. Variety is what matters.
BTW: I do agree with the other Don'ts.
Good point on variety, smoke the same thing over and over you are missing out on a lot. Thanks for watching!
Lounges differ greatly, but these are some golden rules. Please don't come to the lounge talking political TV hot takes. If I wanted to hear that, I'd stay at home and watch the news. Just be nice and respectful, that's it. I went to my first lounge not knowing a thing about it and was blown away at how helpful the locals were in the humidor for choices and their favorites, but also how graciously quiet, respectful, and chill everyone was in the ambient light and smooth jazz.
Enjoyed this. Your sense of humor was entertaining.
Glad you enjoyed, and thanks for tuning in.
I appreciate the video, thank you.
The first thing not to do while smoking cigars is tell someone how to smoke a cigar, or what not to do while smoking a cigar. I'm not being facetious, and the assertion is not a comment on the video, but points out that videos like this are relevant for people wishing to learn. Just don't be gauche in person.
Smoke it how it makes you happy, never a good idea to say to someone, "you're doing it wrong!" Thanks for watching.
shame on you for not smoking when your doing a cigar video LOL. But just my two cents, maybe smoke one and start the video off about your cigar choice and etc, and than get on to the rest of the info, but still good content ,
I like that
Great étiquette advice ! Thanks !!
You bet, thanks for watching.
Thanks a lot!! great video
Thanks, Dennis, we love what we do!
Did my first cigar lounge a few weeks ago and that’s all we talked was politics and had some good conversation amazing experience
Oh as soon as they say Cubans and great price , all I think is hear we go!
Flavored cigars.
Choose wisely when and where you smoke them.
Always a good idea, thanks for watching.
Good to know these things that's why I stay in my back yard and chill lol
Enjoy thanks for watching!
thnks ❤
Good advise
Yes Sir, thanks for watching John.
Stacking dime lol 😂 are we tig welding? Thin ass cigarrillos. I smoke 60 gauge cigars I stack half dollars😅
Yes! Thank you for #3! There really are millions of other things to chat about.
Seems like common sense but it happens all the time. Thanks for watching.
Where did you get the skeleton heads? I would like to get some
A buddy made them for us. @tenaciousbeastcbg Thanks for watching.
If I'm smoking outdoors....the last thing in the world I'm going to worry about is if the smell is bothering someone. It's bad enough that they limit the places we can enjoy a cigar these days. If I'm outdoors...I'M OUTDOORS!
I smoke my cigar indoors. I think it has a good smell.
Sounds about right.
Thanks for watching.
Yeah, fam. I'm a cigar smoker for real, love the way they smell and smoke a lot. But I only really smoke outside and have COPD so I can't be inhaling a ton of second hand smoke (which ain't good even if ya have healthy lungs). I've also known multiple people with pretty bad allergies when it comes to tobacco smoke of any kind asthma, and a number of conditions that make em sensitive to smoke. So remember that being respectful about smoke ain't always about people being crybabies or anything like that. A lotta folks have real reasons for avoiding smoke and we have to always keep them in mind. We choose to smoke, and how we smoke, doesn't mean we get to make that choice for anyone else 💯
And yeah, political conversations are very important, it matters a lot. People have to talk about these things and generally lack respect for people who say otherwise. But there are a few places and times that I think we should give it a rest and lounges are high on the list.
I believe that "political" talk isn't talked about enough, and that's why people get heated over it. Also, many people tend to believe the propaganda that's fed to them by the MSM, and don't want that illusion broken. The country is where it's at because we don't talk about current events enough. Our "rulers" keep us busy talking about sports and entertainment. Let Rome be a lesson. Bread and circuses is how a country falls, cause nobody wants to talk about what's really going on. Soon, it won't be a subject to be avoided.
When it comes to rule #4. Do you tell them they're smoking fakes or leave them be, or is it situation based
Best not to say anything unless they ask. There is a lot about the experience that also gets created by how you feel about the cigar. Kind of like a placebo where your mind is telling yourself how great it is and if you tell someone a cigar isn't good while they are smoking it really pops that bubble. Who knows maybe they know it's fake? Thanks for watching.
@@MardoCigars thanks for the response. I always see the argument that fakes are floor sweepings and shouldn't be smoked, or that ppl are being swindled and should be told. Personally I think most don't want to hear it and aren't the most receptive when told, so it's a complete waste of time
Stamping your cigar is also very disrespectful to the process of making the cigar and the ones who hand rolled it. If I see someone doing that at a cigar lounge I can't help but call them on it.
You didn't pay for it, let them be. It's none of your business how someone snuffs out their cigar. What an obnoxious headache you are.
What i like, before i smoke cigar, eat something with honey and take a sip of good whiskey
The Archie Bunker Rule applies to cigar smoking as well. Don't talk to Archie about religion, politics....or anything else. I don't talk politics with people I don't know. Why ruin a good cigar with political talk? I prefer to smoke cigars alone, with my dog or close friends and family.I don't like cigar lounges. I like to buy cigars and accessories there, that's it. In and out. Many, not all, of these places seem boojie and pretentious. I also don't like to be critiqued by strangers. I wish that I had been into cigars when my grandfather was here. It would have been more than special to light one up with him during a fishing trip.
It’s a Fugazi 🤣🤣 Forget about it
Forget about it! Thanks for watching
I would imagine this a regional thing or maybe just specific lounges but politics is not usually a bad conversation. If you can't handle an actual conversation simply don't engage. Wait for the topic to change or change it yourself in a tactful way.
Very great tip Josh, thanks for watching.
Josh, I wonder why you feel it's polite to bring up things that can cause issues around mixed company.
@Arthurian. if you have issues that's a personal thing. As I said (a year ago) if you can't handle it...simply don't engage in that conversation.
For reasonable adults it's not that difficult to have a civil conversation about anything.
Also, I never said it was polite..I was merely pointing out that it's not taboo in the lounges that I frequent.
@@Josh-th7tm here's how you come across: a poor house guest that will shame the homeowner for not wanting your BS brought up. Typical collectivism coming from you.
How can you leave out politics in an time and economy like this 😭
AMEN
@@revolvermaster4939you both sound like miserable toads.
The first thing I do ANYWHERE is bring up politics. I wear my FJB hat or shirt daily!
Thanks for watching, very much appreciated.
Most importantly, for me, don't do exercise or physical exertion while smoking cigars
Very good tip Kosie Koos! Thanks for watching.
Completely disagree. Politics is a great topic while smoking, unless someone asks specifically not to.
Very good tip, thanks for watching Juasmith1.
Despite what you might have heard, cigar smoking isn't safer than cigarette smoking - even if you don't intentionally inhale the smoke.
Cigar smoking poses serious health risks!
bullshit
No one cares about you and your friendless life.
What, no politics! Just kidding.
#5 is a sure sign of a non cigar smoker!
People are obsessed with politics. And they are incapable of courteously discussing with someone who has a different opinion. I try to change the subject. If that doesn’t work, I just leave.
I think you’re referring to leftists and woketards
Cigar Karen will call the manager if we don't follow what he told us.
The Cuban thing bugs me too...and in my experience they are overrated anyway. I've had good ones and bad ones.
Best part of being into cigars is exploring and trying new brands and blends. The next amazing cigar is waiting! Thanks for watching.
@@MardoCigars looking forward to more content from you. Cheers!
Cuban cohiba robusto was my very first one. Very powerful, not really fit for a novice. I then got the same brand but different size, it was a much better smoke. Certainly good and bad ones. Nicaraguan cigars are my go to.
This guy must suck to be around.......telling people how not to smoke OUTSIDE, what a joke.
All cigar lounges should be banned in the United States like they are in Canada!
Who wants to smell like a dirty ashtray all the time and get lung cancer, emphysema, and/or COPD? Not me!
You don’t even inhale cigars so you don’t get lung cancer how about you let people do what they want and put some research into something before you state your opinion
dont go to cigar lounges
@@roberttomlinson2074 I don’t go to cigar lounges, and a cigar lounge recently opened up in my hometown, and glamorizing tobacco usage is wrong!
😂😂
Jesus Christ get lost
good shout👍
Thanks, haha nah, very much appreciated.
Maybe you should read a book while smoking broaden your horizons… Atleast your vocabulary 😂😂😂