Young Cigar Smokers Unite!

This is a blog in response to a blog…I know that’s against etiquette somewhere.

Winning!!

Anyway, here’s the original:

http://www.stogieguys.com/2011/08/08222011-commentary-welcome-to-the-shop.html

It was posted by the owner of Riverside Cigar Lounge in Jeffersonville, IN. A fantastic, small, comforting cigar shop that :gasp: (no pun intended) allows for people to smoke inside. Well, the local government allows it but who cares.

The article delves into what it takes to attract younger smokers to a cigar shop and essentially how to get them to support your business. The article makes some good points but the best one, by far, is that we younger smokers appreciate it when someone takes us under their wing to show us the ropes. My first exposure to REAL cigars came at another shop in Louisville with two buddies from work. These older guys took me into the humidor, talked with me, found something that I liked and sat WITH ME and shared time.

That last part is important too. Many people just don’t understand why I would want to go and sit and smoke with a bunch of other people. Because you get to interact with people. You get to know what they do, where they’re from, what they do for a living…much more worthwhile time spent than the usual movie or bar…plus you get to partake in one of the classic, cool hobbies ever. Having people around you that you respect or who are willing to invest a little of their time and wisdom into you is attractive to us “younger” smokers. If any older persons who enjoy cigars are reading this…learn this well if you want to see your hobby TRULY survive.

I really appreciate Jeff (the owner of Riverside) and the others who have helped me find such a fun hobby…I promise to guard it and pass it on as you have for me.

-T

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