By John Bkila (NewsHooked) | Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 6:00
Well, the big day is almost here, when Canada finally listens to Sean Paul and legalizes it — marijuana, that is.
And yes Sean, it IS time we recognized it.
But before we all head to the online Ontario Cannabis Store tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 17) at 12:01 a.m. (and most assuredly cause the site to crash a second later), it’s also about high-time for a little Pot-iquette 101 because nobody wants to be that guy or gal.
Back in 2016, Colorado-based cannabis and style writer Katie Shapiro published a post on A Modern Smoker’s Guide to Cannabis Etiquette — you can find the complete lesson on Thrillist.
But for now, here are some highlights… and it’s so much more than just puff, puff, pass.
Nobody likes a talker
For those noobs out there, “puff, puff, pass” is about the oldest rule there is when it comes to respectful joint smoking in a group. It refers to not being a chatterbox and hogging the blunt.
So, when it gets passed over to you — tradition serves in a clockwise rotation — just puff once, twice and then move it along. Shapiro does mention an exception though when it comes to smoking out of a pipe, and it’s best to keep it at just once in that instance.
Don’t share the wealth
When it comes to your germs and saliva, don’t share the wealth. If you’re sick, politely opt out or bring your own materials.
If you’re healthy and participating, don’t slobber all over the joint — as Shapiro writes, keep your spit in check.
OK smarty, go to a party
You’re at a party at someone’s home, but before you suggest firing one up, take a look at the guest list. If it’s folks you want to maintain a professional relationship with (like your boss or certain coworkers), maybe rethink things. It’s no different than the social faux pas of getting royally thrashed and drunk in front of your work peers.
Be sure to ask the host where they’d like you to smoke; and if you’re the one hosting, let people know where they can go right off the bat.
Sharing means caring?
When it comes to sharing, Shapiro writes it all depends on the size of the party. If it’s a small guest list, be inclusive and make an open invitation. If it’s resembling the audience of a concert hall, there’s nothing wrong with being discreet and heading to a private spot or outside with a few other guests.
And finally, if a person declines, leave it be — peer pressure is so 90s… don’t be that guy or gal.
If you made to the end of the lesson, here’s your reward. Enjoy:
Featured top HD photo “Joint, hand, weed and close up” by Chase Fade on Unsplash
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