10 Things a Gentleman NEVER Does When Lighting a Cigar

I’ll help you master the gentleman’s cigar ritual: https://stantonhankins.com/ When I light a cigar, I know the first minute says more than most men realize. Drawing on three decades behind a cigar counter in Louisville, Kentucky, I break down the ten things a gentleman never does—from using the wrong lighter and scorching the foot to rushing the burn or forgetting the man beside him. I’ll show you how to choose the right flame, puff slowly, handle an uneven burn, respect the timing of a meal, return a borrowed lighter, offer a proper light, and give another man the first flame. These small details protect the cigar—and reveal your manners. 0:00 What Your First Minute Reveals 0:43 Avoid Fluid Lighters 2:25 Choose the Right Flame 3:46 Stop Scorching the Foot 5:13 Puff Slowly While Lighting 6:37 Do Not Chase Uneven Burns 9:34 Wait Until Dinner Ends 11:05 Return Borrowed Lighters 12:20 Offer a Proper Light 14:03 Give Him the First Flame 15:38 The Ten Rules Reviewed #Cigars #CigarEtiquette #Gentleman #CigarSmoking #CigarTips