Marijuana etiquette is very important – here are some tips to keep in mind

Marijuana is usually a community activity, at least in the beginning. While seasoned cannabis users tend to smoke cannabis on their own, there is always that moment when you are drinking cannabis with your friends, which makes the activity special and something people can connect about.

Although natural and organic, there are still some guidelines to follow. Once you know them, becoming a good smoker is pretty easy and the kind of person people love to have with joints being passed around. You don’t want to be the person in the group who eats all the grass or, worse, burns it up.

If you bring any food, explain what is in it

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Once you’re throwing a party and have some edibles prepared, it is your hosting responsibilities to explain to everyone what is in in terms of dosage. You don’t need to get too specific, just mention whether they are strong or light, or if you haven’t tried them, explain exactly that. It’s also important to make it clear that there is weed in them by labeling them to prevent others from getting unexpectedly high.

Put the bowl in the corner

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The square thing about the bowl is the practice of lighting the edge of it to avoid burning the center and thus ruining everyone’s experience. By cornering the bowl, you are making sure that the person who smokes after you also gets a piece of green marijuana, which tastes better and leads to a better time.

Ask the deliverer not to stay

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Got weed delivered? Or maybe even your food? No matter how cool your delivery man or girl looks, they do their job and you place them in an awkward position by asking them to stay with you and join you and your friends. Don’t ask anyone to stay on the clock for a session because you want companionship.

Don’t hog the joint

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If you share a joint with a group of people, don’t take it and start talking about your recent heartbreak. Take advantage of the moments when you are not holding it to speak to others and have a marijuana-induced monologue about the universe and the stars. Typically, you should take two or three puffs before passing it around, enjoying yourself, but also sharing because that’s the beauty of it all.

Don’t throw the joint away without asking

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While you may think the joint is ready if it feels a little warm between your fingertips, others may disagree. Before hiding it, ask around if anyone else wants a list hit.

Take this opportunity to communicate

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Take advantage of the fact that you smoke marijuana in a social setting and use it to talk and laugh about random things. Don’t be ashamed of the way other people perceive you, something cannabis often does. Just focus on having a good time.