Cigars are often viewed as the stereotypical gift given by older men to business clients, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. More people than ever before are discovering that there’s more to cigars than what they’ve seen in black and white films.
A cigar is actually an artisanal product made using some of the finest ingredients on the planet. Each handmade cigar is a unique work of art, and those who learn to appreciate fine cigars are those who understand the subtle complexities that set them apart from other pleasures in life. Cigars have been popular among celebrities for some time now as well, including President Bill Clinton who famously gifted his British counterpart with a box of Cuban cigars after their meeting in 1994.
1) Cigar smoking demonstrates self-control.
When that business client of yours accepts your cigar offering, he’s demonstrating his own sense of self-control in front of others. He can either accept it or decline, and his choice is a reflection of his character.
The man who accepts your cigar is demonstrating that he knows how to properly interact with others in a social setting – and this could be said for any situation where you offer cigars as a gift to someone. It’s important that the person receiving the cigar has adequate knowledge on how to cut and light the cigar before he indulges in it, but his sense of self-control also means that he won’t be smoking a cigar on an empty stomach. He would have waited until after dinner or after several glasses of scotch.
2) Cigar smoking is a demonstration of wealth.
A box of cigars is another way of displaying wealth. Cigars are expensive, and the more cigars you buy for your family members or friends, the wealthier you must be.
This also means that you’re willing to spend some extra money on them just to let them know how much they mean to you. They will likely feel indebted to you after receiving such an expensive gift. Just make sure that they know how to appreciate cigars, otherwise, the gift will go to waste.
3) Cigars are a great way to bond with your loved ones.
When you break out that stogie at Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner, it’s just another excuse for everyone to take a break from all the cooking and laughing and actually spend some time with one another. You can ask your brother-in-law about his recent trip to Europe, or you can pass the cigar to that uncle who has been smoking for two decades now and pick up a few tricks from him. Cigars bring people together in a way that’s unique compared to other gifts.
When you break out that stogie at Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner, it’s just another excuse for everyone to take a break from all the cooking and laughing and actually spend some time with one another. You can ask your brother-in-law about his recent trip to Europe, or you can pass the cigar to that uncle who has been smoking for two decades now and pick up a few tricks from him. Cigar gifts bring people together in a way that’s unique compared to other gifts.
The next time you’re thinking of buying your father or brother a birthday gift, consider giving him an experience instead. Tickets to the big game or concert tickets are nice, but that cigar box will hold much more meaning for him than just another present that he can put in his closet. You could also make this a tradition – whenever it’s someone’s birthday, you can give them a box of cigars as a gift. You will demonstrate that you care about them enough to get something that is both expensive and meaningful.
