10 Things a Gentleman NEVER Does in a Cigar Lounge

Master cigar-lounge etiquette with The Cigar Trilogy: https://stantonhankins.com/ I’ve spent three decades behind a cigar counter in Louisville, Kentucky, and I’ve seen how quickly a man can reveal whether he understands the quiet rules of a lounge. In this video, I walk through ten things a gentleman never does—from choosing someone else’s chair to overpowering the room with cologne. I cover the proper way to light and cut a cigar, where ash belongs, why furniture should stay clean, how to respect quiet guests, and why bragging about a collection never makes the impression some men expect. I also revisit the small habits that help a cigar lounge remain welcoming to everyone. 0:00 Unwritten lounge rules 1:16 Avoid strong cologne 2:37 Light and cut privately 4:07 Keep cigars off furniture 5:27 Let cigar ash fall 6:37 Leave the remote alone 9:42 Respect quiet guests 11:23 Do not take over 12:54 Stop bragging about collections 14:14 Learn people's names 15:52 The ten rules revisited #CigarLounge #CigarEtiquette #GentlemanStyle #CigarCulture #MensEtiquette