So I was in a discussion with some people while smoking my pipe and they started to ask about my pipe smoking because they noticed I wasn't inhaling. I told them that with pipe smoking it isn't about inhaling the smoke. So then they asked me "What is the point if you don't inhale?" I thought it was an odd question to ask and didn't quite know how to answer. I told them it was more about tasting the flavor of it, the smell of it, and simply relaxing.
How would you of answered the question? What do you think is the "point" or "purpose" of pipe smoking? How would you explain this hobby/past time to people who only really know about cigarettes?
How would you of answered the question? What do you think is the "point" or "purpose" of pipe smoking? How would you explain this hobby/past time to people who only really know about cigarettes?