encouraging someone to become a pipe smoker
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Yes, twice. Both times involved a coffin nail smoker who I wanted to convince that pipes can be less harmful, tastier and can satisfy their nicotine craving.
One attempt was successful and the other a failure, and what differed between was that the person who ended up picking up the pipe actually wanted to stop murdering his lungs, whereas the other wasn't open to change and felt the pipe took too long to reach his bloodstream.
I'd never tell a nonsmoker to smoke anything, and I don't preach, but when questioned by curious smokers I do explain the benefits and what I perceive to be a far more superior experience.
One attempt was successful and the other a failure, and what differed between was that the person who ended up picking up the pipe actually wanted to stop murdering his lungs, whereas the other wasn't open to change and felt the pipe took too long to reach his bloodstream.
I'd never tell a nonsmoker to smoke anything, and I don't preach, but when questioned by curious smokers I do explain the benefits and what I perceive to be a far more superior experience.
I've tried but it only worked one time with my nephew. Gave him a basket pipe, some various types of tobacco and some old codger advice. So far he's sticking with it and prefers aromatics. The others I've tried with like the taste and aroma but didn't care for the prep, clean up and the others things that go along with smoking a pipe. They told me that smoking cigarettes is more convenient. I don't push them. When their ready they'll come on board.
Nope but if someone makes that decision and asks for my opinions then I'll encourage and support them. The decision has to be theirs first.
So far... no I haven't. I wouldn't try to convert anyone to pipe smoking unless they were already a smoker in some way and they actually showed a viable interest.
There are as many reasons to switch to the pipe (or use for the first time) as there are pipe smokers. It's a completely personal thing. For some people, encouragement and giving them a pipe might work, for others that might just be too easy. Some would probably come to it if there were hoops to jump through, like actually making an investment in a pipe and tobaccos. Some would be more encouraged by being told that it's probably too hard for them. Some just needs someone to hold their hand through it.
My friend who owns several restaurants in town here is a cigar guys, and when asked, he'll tell you that you probably couldn't afford cigars, it's for the wealthy, and throws his nose up in the air. And, yet guys will approach him with handfuls of $15 cigars to show him that he was wrong. Telling people that the houses in their neighborhood are just too rich for them, or their cars or clothes are just too expensive for them, works wonders for getting people to "keep up with the Jones."
Some people just need a free pipe.
Personally, I just smoke my pipe and do my thing. I am not a walking salesman in a direct sort of way. I don't care to walk around trying to convert people. I don't want to either deter or try to sell the idea. I just do my thing. I don't "need" others around me socially justify my pipe smoking. But, by always having my pipe in my mouth as I go about my day in public, I get folks all the time that come in my shop to show me their new pipes, some have even come in to show me pipes they made.
I'll answer questions and help if asked, but I'm not about to put myself in a situation where they'll blame me for a new addiction (whether nicotine, TAD or PAD) or habit. Pipe smoking in general is fairly popular here. I just do my part as a walking role model, rather than by being the "free candy" dude, handing out pipes and tobacco.
But, whatever works for you. If you want to be the salesman, then go for it. Sure, I like to see interest in this pastime grow, but it takes a variety of approaches to reach the variety of future pipe smokers.
My friend who owns several restaurants in town here is a cigar guys, and when asked, he'll tell you that you probably couldn't afford cigars, it's for the wealthy, and throws his nose up in the air. And, yet guys will approach him with handfuls of $15 cigars to show him that he was wrong. Telling people that the houses in their neighborhood are just too rich for them, or their cars or clothes are just too expensive for them, works wonders for getting people to "keep up with the Jones."
Some people just need a free pipe.
Personally, I just smoke my pipe and do my thing. I am not a walking salesman in a direct sort of way. I don't care to walk around trying to convert people. I don't want to either deter or try to sell the idea. I just do my thing. I don't "need" others around me socially justify my pipe smoking. But, by always having my pipe in my mouth as I go about my day in public, I get folks all the time that come in my shop to show me their new pipes, some have even come in to show me pipes they made.
I'll answer questions and help if asked, but I'm not about to put myself in a situation where they'll blame me for a new addiction (whether nicotine, TAD or PAD) or habit. Pipe smoking in general is fairly popular here. I just do my part as a walking role model, rather than by being the "free candy" dude, handing out pipes and tobacco.
But, whatever works for you. If you want to be the salesman, then go for it. Sure, I like to see interest in this pastime grow, but it takes a variety of approaches to reach the variety of future pipe smokers.
Certainly have tried to convert cigar smoking friends as that's how I got into it, as a cheaper alternative but not any non smokers.
My usual response to this oft asked question: Nope. Last thing I'd want to do is encourage a person to smoke anything. If that person had done the research and approached me, I might get involved if asked. I'd be hesitant in steering someone into a smelly, usually expensive diversion which is also, almost universally, looked down on.
I have spent time explaining to others that they could spend their moneys more wisely. Watching your dollars waft towards the sky or ceiling is something that should be reserved for those who can easily afford it and have no familial responsibilities. Such moneys should be laid aside, perhaps invested, towards emergencies, tuition, shelter, etc.
It's a vice I enjoy. But, I'm not interested in expanding the smoker demographic for a number of reasons.
I have spent time explaining to others that they could spend their moneys more wisely. Watching your dollars waft towards the sky or ceiling is something that should be reserved for those who can easily afford it and have no familial responsibilities. Such moneys should be laid aside, perhaps invested, towards emergencies, tuition, shelter, etc.
It's a vice I enjoy. But, I'm not interested in expanding the smoker demographic for a number of reasons.
I have mentioned it to my friends before. Im still trying to find the right moment. I'm thinking I will purchase one of those 3 pipe deals, and just wait. Most of my friends, when pipe smoking is brought up, just kind of laugh it off.
I'd say no. I have had only one friend actually want to try it and it was a half hearted attempt. I smoke a pipe and don't try to convert anyone. I get asked about it and give a precautionary warnings such as "you have to learn pipes" or "it's not like cigars" that alone can weed out the non committals.
I normally start people smoking free base first, then when they get out of rehab, I put a pipe in their mouth and they love it.
No. I have no way to know what other peoples' susceptibilities to illness might be, nor how much they would tend to smoke, or what else might happen to them that would look like a smoking problem that wasn't. But when I discover another pipe smoker, if I have anything else in common with them at all, it's prone to be a bond. Then there are side issues, like the guy in town whose wife wrote a letter to the editor saying that the pipe shop was guilty of alienation of affection. As I recall, the guy had once owned 200 pipes but got it winnowed down to a mere 60. I'd hate to have been the one who introduced him to the briar.
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