Weed Etiquette For Newbies (or those who’ve forgotten their manners)
4/20 or not, mind your manners!
Kulture Magazine/Weed Etiquette For Newbies
What's more frustrating than living in a society with a multitude of rules and regulations? Finally breaking free from the stress of life to spark up with friends, only to get heckled because you're chiefing the blunt.
Wait, so you mean, weed has its own set of rules too?
Surprisingly, yes! Despite its reputation for being laid-back, this beloved recreational herb comes with its own set of unspoken guidelines.
The dos and don'ts of the cannabis world can feel like wandering through a haze, especially for newcomers (take me for example who may have accidentally swallowed smoke on their first try).
But don't worry, we're here to lend a hand. Just in time for 4/20, we've compiled a handy list of 15 weed etiquette tips. Whether you're a rookie or need a refresher on your manners, we've got you covered.
15 Cannabis Etiquette Tips:
1. Don’t chief the blunt.
If you’re in a sesh, you can’t be smoking like you’re facing the blunt. Remember the golden rule: “puff puff pass.”
2. If you ain’t see ‘em roll it, don’t smoke it.
Nowadays, you never know what's rolled up in there. So, always make sure you've witnessed the rolling process, especially if you're blazing with someone new. Better to be safe than sorry.
3. Don’t wet the blunt.
Please, nobody wants to smoke a soggy ass blunt, save the lip gloss for after.
4. Whoever rolls it, smokes it first.
Respect your rollers, or whatever they say.
5. Respect everyone’s choices.
Don’t be that weirdo forcing people to smoke. We’re grown here.
6. Stay home if you’re sick.
I mean, do I need to explain?
7. If you can’t roll, let someone else do it.
We love that you’re enthusiastic about rolling, but please don’t waste anyone’s time by rolling if you kinda suck. A poor rolling job can lead to canoeing, which means the blunt burns unevenly, and this can lead to wasted herb.
8. Ash before passing.
If you notice there’s excessive ash at the end of the joint, ash before passing. Just common courtesy.
9. Keep the conspiracy conversations at a minimum.
Don’t be a buzzkill with your end-of-the-world theory. Everyone’s tryna vibe out.
10. Keep it clean.
Don’t dirty up someone’s space with shake and munchie crumbs. Clean up after yourself.
11. Respect everyone’s tolerance.
Not everyone can smoke an eighth a day, so if someone taps out earlier than you, don’t make them feel bad.
12. Put 5 on it.
If you can’t bring weed, pitch in some money.
13. Pass to the left.
Don’t know why, but just do it.
14. If you drop the blunt, call your partner.
15. Don’t hog the lighter.
Use it, and leave it where everyone can access it.
