Cigars and Cigarettes?

Question

1- Why do poeple tap the cigarette on the box containing the cigarettes a couple of times before lighting it?
2- Why do people sniff the cigar before lighting it?

Answer 1

To compact the cigarette and to smell the freshness of the cigar...
Actually I don't think the ones doing the sniffing really know why they do it--- they are just copy cats - what do you think??? Hahahhahaa

JMHO
sew

Answer 2

Folks tap cigarettes to make sure the tobacco is tightly packed in the cigarette. That way it burns slower. Those who smell cigars simply enjoy the aroma of a expensive cigar.

Answer 3

1. Tapping the cigarette compacts the tobacco and burns slower and last longer.

2. Sniffing the cigar is like sniffing a glass of wine, to enjoy the flavor. Each type of tobacco leave has its own smell and flavor.

Answer 4

I don't smoke...
but I think they tap the cigarette to make sure all the tobacco is tight inside the rolled paper.
As for sniffing cigars, part of the experience is the aroma...so it's like wine tasting..the nose is important.

Answer 5

1. To more tightly compact the tobacco in the paper...it prevents loose tobacco from fallng loose.
2. The aroma of a cigar is important for cigar smokers.

Answer 6

1. Habit, they think they are compacting the tobacco which the company has already done for them.

2. They enjoy the aroma. Yuck!