Cutting non-smokers cigars

md4958 · 11-04-2008, 08:24 AM

So I had a buddy over for a nice steak last night and after dinner I convinced him to have a smoke with me (peer pressure is AWESOME!). He is not normally a cigar smoker, but does smoke a pipe.

He selected a CAO Italia Novella out of my humi, and I grabbed a PAM Principe for myself.

Without thinking about it, I took his selection from him and cut it.

This morning I saw the two disks of cap in the sink I started thinking... Should I have offered him a cutter or did I do him a favor.

Or, should I have showed him how to cut a cigar?

I would appreciate your thougts for the future.
Moe

ucla695 · 11-04-2008, 08:27 AM

I think you did him a favor. Chances are he wouldn't have cut off the right amount and it might have affected the draw or taste. This way, you gave him the best chance to enjoy the cigar and convert him to our evil ways.

You can always show him how to cut the next time he's over.

Sauer Grapes · 11-04-2008, 08:29 AM

I think cutting it for him is fine, but maybe ask him if he wants you to cut it for him next time.

An Italia for his first smoke? Glad he ate first.

md4958 · 11-04-2008, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

An Italia for his first smoke? Glad he ate first.

he picked it, with my warning. he liked the band i think. he had a pick of my whole humi, even the few that said "Habana" on them...

Commander Quan · 11-04-2008, 08:48 AM

I'd ask if he wanted you to cut it for him, or else show him how to cut it by laying the cutter flat on a table and standing the cigar upright and cutting it that way. Perhaps teaching him a little about cigars will go along way to him enjoying cigars more often.

It's like the old saying "Clip a cigar for a man and he'll smoke for a day, Teach a man to clip and he's wife will hate you for 10 lifetimes"

croatan · 11-04-2008, 09:00 AM

I always say "want me to cut it for you?" as I pull it out. Then, I turn it at an angle so he (or she) can see how much I'm cutting off and say something like "all you have to do is just barely shave the cap."

md4958 · 11-04-2008, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by croatan

I also way "want me to cut it for you?" as I pull it out. Then, I turn it at an angle so he (or she) can see how much I'm cutting off and say something like "all you have to do is just barely shave the cap."

Thats actually a great suggestion.

SmokeyJoe · 11-04-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by croatan

I always say "want me to cut it for you?" as I pull it out. Then, I turn it at an angle so he (or she) can see how much I'm cutting off and say something like "all you have to do is just barely shave the cap."

Great advice... this is how I approach it as well. Really wasn't sure how to vote in the poll...

Excellent question for discussion, by the way!

Scottw · 11-04-2008, 09:33 AM

Did your buddy seem to be objectionable to you clipping the stick? Maybe next time show him how to do it.

jaycarla · 11-05-2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by croatan

I always say "want me to cut it for you?" as I pull it out. Then, I turn it at an angle so he (or she) can see how much I'm cutting off and say something like "all you have to do is just barely shave the cap."

Perfect.

Skywalker · 11-04-2008, 09:04 AM

Whether new or old to cigars, cutting someones cigar should be thought of as a gracious move by the host.

I toast my friend's cigars (out of my Humi) for them unless I know they are better at it than I am! I wouldn't do this at a Herf mind you!

replicant_argent · 11-04-2008, 09:07 AM

offering to cut is good, having a guest with an unraveling cigar wrapper is a nuisance for him, and can easily be remedied.

11-04-2008, 09:16 AM

I voted show the guy how to do it....but it is a nice gesture to do it for him. I'd likely ask him if he wanted to do it himself though. I always ask my wife if she wants to cut herself (ouch!

) or if she wants me to do it. She always wants me to do it but I always ask her anyway, just in case.

SmokeyJoe · 11-04-2008, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

Whether new or old to cigars, cutting someones cigar should be thought of as a gracious move by the host.

I toast my friend's cigars (out of my Humi) for them unless I know they are better at it than I am! I wouldn't do this at a Herf mind you!

At most of the nicer B&Ms I have visited (Corona Cigar Store in Orlando, for instance) they ask if you would like to smoke one of your purchases and offer to cut, toast, and light it for you.

I appreciate the service.

RGD. · 11-04-2008, 09:13 AM

I will normally take the cigar and while asking if they want me to cut it for them - cut it anyway.

Ron

Mark · 11-04-2008, 09:29 AM

I cut and light any cigar I give to anyone, not to be an a-hole about it but because I want to serve my friends. They always get their smoke cut and lit before I light mine up.

last_ace · 11-04-2008, 09:49 PM

I agree with cutting it for them, like if you were at a fine smoking establishment. Keeping them from any embarrassment is most important.

Sr Mike · 11-05-2008, 08:39 AM

I say No. It is a good experience for them, also it is far more fun to laugh at them if they screw up.

tsolomon · 11-05-2008, 08:50 AM

I have at least two friends who still bite the end off of their cigar, so I'm opting for cutting it for them the first time. Maybe that will generate enough interest for them to want to learn how to do it.

smokin5 · 11-05-2008, 09:14 PM

Call me elitist (you wouldn't be the first), but I always cut AND light cigars for my casual stogie smokin' friends. It's just way easier all around. Seen too many people butcher them and then set fire to them in such a prolonged way that they're never going to enjoy the poor charred unravelling thing.

View Poll Results: Should you cut a cigar for a non-smoker
Yeah, it makes life easier and you can get on to the smoke	30	31.91%
No, give them the option of doing it themselves, even if they screw it up	8	8.51%
Take the time and show them how to cut, even if they dont care	56	59.57%
Voters: 94. You may not vote on this poll

11-04-2008, 08:24 AM	#1
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Cutting non-smokers cigars So I had a buddy over for a nice steak last night and after dinner I convinced him to have a smoke with me (peer pressure is AWESOME!). He is not normally a cigar smoker, but does smoke a pipe. He selected a CAO Italia Novella out of my humi, and I grabbed a PAM Principe for myself. Without thinking about it, I took his selection from him and cut it. This morning I saw the two disks of cap in the sink I started thinking... Should I have offered him a cutter or did I do him a favor. Or, should I have showed him how to cut a cigar? I would appreciate your thougts for the future. Moe __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

11-04-2008, 08:27 AM	#2
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Cutting non-smokers cigars I think you did him a favor. Chances are he wouldn't have cut off the right amount and it might have affected the draw or taste. This way, you gave him the best chance to enjoy the cigar and convert him to our evil ways. You can always show him how to cut the next time he's over.

11-04-2008, 08:29 AM	#3
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Cutting non-smokers cigars I think cutting it for him is fine, but maybe ask him if he wants you to cut it for him next time. An Italia for his first smoke? Glad he ate first.

11-04-2008, 08:48 AM	#5
Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: Cutting non-smokers cigars I'd ask if he wanted you to cut it for him, or else show him how to cut it by laying the cutter flat on a table and standing the cigar upright and cutting it that way. Perhaps teaching him a little about cigars will go along way to him enjoying cigars more often. It's like the old saying "Clip a cigar for a man and he'll smoke for a day, Teach a man to clip and he's wife will hate you for 10 lifetimes"

11-04-2008, 09:00 AM	#6
croatan Missing Peter Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: James Location: la Vuelta Abajo Posts: 3,727 Trading: (6)	Re: Cutting non-smokers cigars I always say "want me to cut it for you?" as I pull it out. Then, I turn it at an angle so he (or she) can see how much I'm cutting off and say something like "all you have to do is just barely shave the cap." __________________ Fumo ergo sum.

11-04-2008, 09:33 AM	#9
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Cutting non-smokers cigars Did your buddy seem to be objectionable to you clipping the stick? Maybe next time show him how to do it. __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

11-04-2008, 09:04 AM	#11
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Cutting non-smokers cigars Whether new or old to cigars, cutting someones cigar should be thought of as a gracious move by the host. I toast my friend's cigars (out of my Humi) for them unless I know they are better at it than I am! I wouldn't do this at a Herf mind you!

11-04-2008, 09:07 AM	#12
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Cutting non-smokers cigars offering to cut is good, having a guest with an unraveling cigar wrapper is a nuisance for him, and can easily be remedied.

11-04-2008, 09:16 AM	#13
mrreindeer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cutting non-smokers cigars I voted show the guy how to do it....but it is a nice gesture to do it for him. I'd likely ask him if he wanted to do it himself though. I always ask my wife if she wants to cut herself (ouch! ) or if she wants me to do it. She always wants me to do it but I always ask her anyway, just in case.

11-04-2008, 09:13 AM	#15
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: Cutting non-smokers cigars I will normally take the cigar and while asking if they want me to cut it for them - cut it anyway. Ron

11-04-2008, 09:29 AM	#16
Mark Tarheel. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 407 Trading: (1)	Re: Cutting non-smokers cigars I cut and light any cigar I give to anyone, not to be an a-hole about it but because I want to serve my friends. They always get their smoke cut and lit before I light mine up.

11-04-2008, 09:49 PM	#17
last_ace All in Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: AL Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 125 Trading: (2)	Re: Cutting non-smokers cigars I agree with cutting it for them, like if you were at a fine smoking establishment. Keeping them from any embarrassment is most important.

11-05-2008, 08:39 AM	#18
Sr Mike As Is Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: EBFE Posts: 657 Trading: (6)	Re: Cutting non-smokers cigars I say No. It is a good experience for them, also it is far more fun to laugh at them if they screw up.

11-05-2008, 08:50 AM	#19
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,246 Trading: (31)	Re: Cutting non-smokers cigars I have at least two friends who still bite the end off of their cigar, so I'm opting for cutting it for them the first time. Maybe that will generate enough interest for them to want to learn how to do it.

11-05-2008, 09:14 PM	#20
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Cutting non-smokers cigars Call me elitist (you wouldn't be the first), but I always cut AND light cigars for my casual stogie smokin' friends. It's just way easier all around. Seen too many people butcher them and then set fire to them in such a prolonged way that they're never going to enjoy the poor charred unravelling thing. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

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