I'm only a few months into this pipe smoking journey so I'm guessing certain things will change with time. One of the things I have noticed about myself is that I do not like to talk while I'm smoking. I like to read, watch TV, have a coffee or a cocktail, and even peruse the internet. What I don't like to do is try to carry on a conversation with anyone. This causes me to seek out solitude when I reach for a pipe. It may be because I use re-breathing and retro-haling almost exclusively. I think I have the terms correct. These don't seem to me to be conducive to chatting. Is this common or is this one more odd ball trait I seem to be so fond of?
Smoking and Talking
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I find cigars are much more a social smoking thing, pipes i enjoy more smoking alone.
No, it's tricky to hold a conversation while smoking a pipe. It's frustrating to me anyways because I feel like I'm forever lighting it, like it's constantly going out. If I want to smoke and talk, that's what cigars are for.
Agree, cigars in social situations and I mainly smoke in the morning with my coffee by myself on the patio.
A lot of pipe smokers use the pipe for punctuation and emphasis when conversing. You do realize smoking is a personal choice so, talk if want or stay out of conversations if you wish. I'm asocial so, conversations are limited.
time will help. I've been at it for years and face to face talking is fine. Phone for some reason and smoking just doesn't work too great.
@anotherbob : I see you point here. You might accidentally wind up talking on the pipe and trying to light the phone!!
That might not be the worst thing ever. Especially since I kind of hate the phone even if I do need one.
I can talk and smoke a pipe at the same time, but it means often a delay in response or asking the other person to repeat themselves. Kind of like when I am driving. I'm paying more attention to what I am doing than the conversation itself. That said, I'd much prefer not to have conversation. My pipe time is my relaxing and meditation time.
Other people even existing near me is often the opposite of relaxing for me (depending on the person). I'm pretty asocial, I often don't want conversation even when I'm not smoking a pipe.
Other people even existing near me is often the opposite of relaxing for me (depending on the person). I'm pretty asocial, I often don't want conversation even when I'm not smoking a pipe.
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Now, I’m known to have difficulty chewing gum and walking, but anyone who’s met me knows that I can talk anywhere, anytime, while doing anything.
I started smoking a pipe and quickly joined two different pipe clubs. We talk, and solve all the world’s problems. So I “grew up” smoking and talking.
You should see me run an auction while juggling chainsaws.
I started smoking a pipe and quickly joined two different pipe clubs. We talk, and solve all the world’s problems. So I “grew up” smoking and talking.
You should see me run an auction while juggling chainsaws.
Definitely true for me as well...can't stand trying to talk while smoking a pipe. I'm with the others who have to make it a cigar if going to smoke and converse at the same time.
No. No talking here. But I pretty much smoke in my yard. Neighbors largely ignore me when I smoke on my front stoop. Oddly, when I’m in my backyard which is much more private I get engaged more. Mainly by this chatty new neighbor. It is kind of annoying that there must be an acknowledgment of my presence by her saying hi simply because we are both in our backyard simultaneously. Hi has become 45 minutes several times now. But mainly just want to be in my sanctuary unmolested, and to not have a drawn out smoking experience. My new move is to announce how I forgot something on the stove and must run off. I finish my pipe on the upper deck which has a better divider screen a few minutes later.
That's what happens to me too. Cigar - no problem. A pipe? Continually relighting when I'm trying to talk with someone - I need to concentrate a fix on the task at hand when the pipe is lit.
Sure, I can clench my pipe and talk. If they don't understand what I'm saying, it's their problem. After awhile, not many will willing to bother you.
If I need to shut my big mouth and listen though - then I get out the pipe! 
I actively seek out solitude in most aspects of my life so no talking when smoking.
The great thing about pipes is once you get beyond the litany of stupid questions most people realize that you just want solitude. If have always found that people usually try talking to me when I am chewing tobacco, usually in a disparaging fashion, especially in New York. Since I chew plug or twist it's usually something along the lines of 'thats disgusting, why don't you f*ck off to the backwoods of Virginia'. In the South I have always found people ask you what you are chewing and either ask you for some or offer you some of their chew. On that basis you can understand why I spend my winters in Florida!
I'm not good with multitasking 
But I do enjoy "chewing the fat" with a mate or two when I'm having a bowl. At times !
Mostly, I enjoy the peace and quiet when smoking a pipe.
Cigars - bring on the party
But I do enjoy "chewing the fat" with a mate or two when I'm having a bowl. At times !
Mostly, I enjoy the peace and quiet when smoking a pipe.
Cigars - bring on the party