Hookah Store And Lounge Etiquette

As the tradition of smoking hookah has spread arounda tradition that should be respected, even if you find it
the world, some of the historical etiquette has beenuncomfortable or unusual.
lost or transformed to suit new cultures. In everyThe hand you use to smoke the pipe is also important.
country the proper etiquette differs a little, and someMany countries where the hookah has become a
cultures view etiquette as being less important thanhuge part of the culture are Middle Eastern countries
others. This article simply explains the basic principlesthat have particular taboos and traditions relating to the
of hookah store and lounge etiquette around the world.use of the left and right hands. You are supposed to
These tips are for those who travel and want tohold the hose in your right hand. Remember this so you
make sure they are staying within the bounds of localdon't end up offending anyone.
accepted practices in the countries they visit.As touched on above, you should keep yourself
A hookah store or shisha bar is quite an upmarketcomposed and respectful when in a hookah store or
place in most countries. In the United States the pipeslounge. It's viewed as impolite to become unruly or too
are popular with younger people, so smoking hasloud at a hookah bar. The idea is to be social, but not
become a lot more casual. But in countries where theout of control. Don't ruin the experience for other
hookah is a traditional part of the culture, and has beenpeople at the lounge.
for centuries – like India or Turkey – it should beAlso, be wary of smoking cigarettes. In some places
approached with respect. That means dressing wellit's fine to smoke a cigarette at a hookah lounge, but
and composing yourself when at the hookah lounge.there are a few things you should avoid doing. Don't
It's common in Western countries for the pipe to belight cigarettes from the hookah charcoals as this is
placed on a table. Don't be surprised to find in otherconsidered to be a sign of ignorance and inexperience
countries that you end up smoking the pipe on theby many seasoned hookah smokers. Likewise, don't
floor. This is a more traditional way of smoking and it istap ash from a cigarette into the charcoal.