Hookah Smoking Etiquette

Smoking hookah is an old age tradition and it has been handed down from generation to generation. Hookah was found in and around 17th century in India and was mainly made up of coconut shells. From India the concept of hookah went to Turkey and was modified and this hookah found its place in coffee bars and lounges today. Hookah_smoking

Separate hookah bars are also found today across the world, which are made mainly for the purpose of smoking hookah.

As smoking hookah is an art and handed down from generation to generation, there are certain etiquettes that you must follow while smoking hookah. If you are a newly introduced to the world of hookah, you must know the etiquettes that should be followed. If you don’t want to make a fool of yourself when you are out with your friends in a hookah bar, then follow the simple etiquettes that are given below.

You should always remember something when you are sharing a hookah with your friends. When you are done smoking the hookah do not pass the hose of the hookah directly to the next person but keep it down on the table for the other person to pick up.
When you are smoking a hookah with multiple hose, remember that when you are done smoking plug your mouthpiece with your finger so that extra air does not get inside when another person sucks the hookah from another hose.
Never hold the hookah hose with your left hand as it is considered unclean in some countries.
It is considered bad manners to light your cigarette from the coal of the hookah. So never do that.
Use the tongs that are provided with the hookah to move the coal sometimes in order to move the ash and also for heating the coal evenly.
Smoking hookah is a leisurely activity, so do not hurry and try to finish a hookah. A hookah lasts a long time so take your time, relax and enjoy it fully.
Do not make any unnecessary commotion in hookah lounges. It is a quiet place and people come there to relax and enjoy so try to maintain the quiet ambience.
Smoking cigarettes is not always allowed in all hookah bars. If no ashtrays are fond near your counter then take it as a sign that you are not allowed to smoke in here. But the best thing to do is ask the staff whether smoking is prohibited or allowed.