"Neighbor" etiquette?

[Boss Hogg]

Originally Posted by King Leonidas

[SIZE=3]I very seldom ever hear anyone who doesn't like the smell,i always get"man that smells great what is that?"[/SIZE]

This is pretty much what I've always heard. Heck before I smoked em that's what I used to think.

I've never had to check with the neighbors before I smoke my cigars , but if your conscience is getting to you... then do what is right... smoke em anyhow J/K

[PUFFNMO]

I smoke in the garage. Never had a complaint yet.

[Darrell]

I tell them it's better than me sunbathing nude.

[webjunkie]

I live in an apartment complex, so I don't light up when there are kids outside playing, but if there aren't all bets are off. Statewide smoking ban, so you want to be out of my smoke, go to a bar.

[kg6smx]

I'd ask them if they'd prefer me to smoke; or fart.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by Blueface

I always try to be considerate of others BUT I have to be considerate of myself also. If on my property, outdoors, I can't see not being able to enjoy a relaxing cigar.

I agree 100% Carlos.

[tchariya]

Originally Posted by icehog3

I agree 100% Carlos.

If someone around me complains, I pick up the phone and call my friends over and have a mini-herf.

Just kidding....really...I need to only call one person.......icehog3.

They see him in his muscle shirt, spiked hair and arriving on his HD...they better hide their hot wife/gf and/or daughters of legal age.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by tchariya

If someone around me complains, I pick up the phone and call my friends over and have a mini-herf.

Just kidding....really...I need to only call one person.......icehog3.

They see him in his muscle shirt, spiked hair and arriving on his HD...they better hide their hot wife/gf and/or daughters of legal age.

Than, I think I want to meet your neighbors.

[dantzig]

Tough issue. If you live in an actual house with a yard, I wouldn't worry about it very much at all. I personally wouldn't smoke even in my own backyard if the neighbors were having a birthday party for their little kid or something but otherwise smoking should be fair game.

Now if you live in a townhouse, condo, apartment, or multiplex then things get more complicated. I live in a townhouse and my back deck is about 12 ft. away from my closest neighbor's. Fortunately we're on good terms and she is fine with me smoking out on the deck. She told me that she enjoys the smell of a good cigar or pipe. She does have a little 5 year old daughter that I avoid smoking around. Once she came out on the deck to eat ice cream on a day nice so I just had to put down my cigar but I didn't regret it one bit. My other neighbors are farther away (40+ ft.) so I don't worry so much about them.

I guess it all comes down to just basic common courtesy and communication. Talk to your neighbors and see if they mind. If it does bother them, see what you can do within reason to keep them happy. If they see that you're making an effort to be a good neighbor and accommodate them, then they will likely do the same for you.

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by dantzig

I guess it all comes down to just basic common courtesy and communication. Talk to your neighbors and see if they mind. If it does bother them, see what you can do within reason to keep them happy. If they see that you're making an effort to be a good neighbor and accommodate them, then they will likely do the same for you.

Bravo.

Much better approach than "screw 'em"

[PunkRudeBoy]

I live in a coldasac (sp?)so i just have to worry about 1 neighbor and that house is empty right now so I smoke in my backyard all I want without worry.

<3 Erik

[weetone]

Haven't heard any complaints yet. I doubt I'd stop, I've got a decent sized yard, move ot the other side perhaps...

[Ratters]

Hmm, when my neighbor smells my cigars I usually have to bring him one.

[ahbroody]

Originally Posted by Darrell

I tell them it's better than me sunbathing nude.

As someone who has seen what this man looks like I can honestly say I am sure his neighbors will gladly take the cigar smoke over a neked Darrell.

I like my neighbor he is a great man. I try to avoid smoking when he is outside. That said its easy for me cause I smoke late at night generally and live on a corner so I only have 2 neighbors and only really see 1. I think as others have said a little attempt at being civil wont hurt anyone.

[shilala]

My neighbors come over to see what I'm smoking.
If not for being able to see me, they wouldn't know I'm smoking.
I'm fortunate to not live in such close quarters with my neighbors. We live in town right now, but even at that, most everyone has a good sized yard. I'm used to living on a "farm", and chickens like cigars. At least I never had any complaints.