Stoner's Etiquette

Stoner's Etiquette

by SARAH PRATER

What is stoner etiquette? It’s basically the unwritten social rules for when a group of stoners get together and get stoned! With cannabis becoming legalized in some form across the states there may be plenty of new smokers in this community.

So, let’s go over some stoner etiquette before your next smoke sesh.

1. First and foremost, if you are not feeling well, actively sick, or think you might be sick, DO NOT smoke or share mouthpieces with others. This is easier said than done for sure, but a good solution is to bring your own piece to smoke out of if you have FOMO that bad.

2. Smoking cannabis is a great way to hang out and bond with others, but don’t pressure others to consume if they don’t want to. Everyone should respect someone’s choice to not consume.

Different methods of consumption with different strains and other factors can play into how cannabis will affect someone. Also, putting unnecessary pressure and attention onto someone can kill the vibe of the sesh. Don’t be a vibe killer.

3. Puff, puff, PASS. Two hits off the joint or blunt then pass it. Don’t get on a soapbox or start telling a story and forget to pass it.

' re ready to pass it, always remember: Left is the law. Passing to the left has been well known around stoner circles for decades and is historically rooted in Rastafarian culture.

5. A couple of other things worth mentioning when passing, ash before you pass and don’t pass a cashed bowl.

6. Corner the bowl. When sharing bowls with a group don’t torch the whole bowl, light the corner, and pass it on.

7. You pack it or roll it, you spark it. Hard rule. It' s common courtesy whoever puts in the work should get the pleasure of lighting it up.

8. Guests get greens. This is an exception to the rule mentioned above, and although not a hard rule, it is a good way to make guests feel welcomed.

9. Lastly, be aware and responsible. If children or pets are around, keep your stash out of reach.

That’s enough rules. Remember these tips and you will surely be invited back to the next smoke sesh.