The Got Vape Guide To Stoner Circle Etiquette

Amidst a background of the bar falling so low it disappeared straight into the Marianas Trench, it seems that everyone today needs to be reminded that doing the right thing, is in fact the right thing to do.

While lying, cheating, and stealing may be in vogue as of print - the reality is that these deplorable behaviors will eventually catch up with themselves, as all terrible things do, and fizzle out with a whimper rather than a bang.

Leaving only devastation in its wake, the rise of this “me, myself, and I” approach to life has put us all on edge, always expecting the worst from those around us and setting ourselves up to receive exactly just that.

Thus Got Vape is here to step into the breach of bad taste and teach you all the tenets of stoner circle etiquette. Ensuring that when enjoying dry herbs with others, you're doing so in a manner that doesn’t just benefit you - but everyone else around you.

If this all seems like too much hippy dippy crap for you, feel free to skip this one, but don’t say we didn’t warn you when the number of people inviting you over for a smoke begins to dwindle all the way to zero…

To The Left! To The Left?

Starting our lesson off with an age-old conundrum that’s left many a stoner circle debutant and debutante more stumped than Punxsutawney Phil looking for his shadow in a sensory deprivation chamber, we have the question of whether to pass to the left or to the right.

While some people will swear by passing to the left, Got Vape is ready to go on the record and say that we truly believe it does not matter which way you pass the herbs around, so long as you are passing them.

Sometimes it may make sense to go left, sometimes right will be the way - just roll with it and leave the concept of ambiturning to Zoolander. Free yourself from these old confines and instead focus on spreading the love and ensuring everyone gets to enjoy their fair share.

Strategies like switching between the left & right while starting off your rotation with a hand pipe, letting different people get greens with the first puff, and more egalitarian principles are key to achieving the perfect harmonious balance of dry herb enjoyment.

After all, it’s important not to take things too seriously when kicking back with friends. Just enjoy the fact that you're here together and keep your mind focused on uplifting the group, instead of yourself.

Puff Puff Pass Theory

Much like the word “thank you” today has become a term that’s known but never used, the phrase “puff puff pass” isn’t just a fun colloquialism to reference dry herb enjoyment, but a helpful reminder to better share the experience of roasting a bowl, blunt, or other nicety with those around you.

Now obviously we’re not saying that taking a third hit means you’re evil and have to repent via chanting and smacking yourself in the forehead with a 2 x 4, but we are saying that there’s something to the notion of taking your share and leaving enough for the rest.

There’s truly nothing worse than when you're looking for some communal smoking fun, only for the piece to get stuck on one person who either won’t stop hitting it until all mere ashes are left for everyone else.

These stoners are like black holes, draining the group's resources and letting nothing escape their grasp. Avoid all of this by abiding to the “puff puff pass” rule and taking your rips, before prompt passing it over to the next in line.

Almost as bad as those who deplete, are those who delay by using their place in the circle to wax poetically as if the bowl they’re holding is the group's talking stick. Just like driving below the speed limit in the left lane, there’s a time and place for going slow - but when with friends in the stoner circle now isn't the time.

Just knowing you’ll have to prod these slow pokes forward can be a serious pain in the butt, so always try to keep things moving along and let your epiphany on how The Simpsons predicated the future with Mr. X wait till the next person in line has a turn.

Now you may not realize when you're doing this, but you sure will  notice when someone else is doing it. So spare yourself the embarrassment and keep the vibes rolling smoothly by always keeping in mind that the core of “puff puff passing” is to share with others.

That’s why when you are in a circle smoking some herbage, always be cognizant of the fact of how much you're smoking and how much will be left over for the rest of the group. This way you guarantee that everyone is having fun and you're doing the right thing by your friends.

Don’t Show Up Empty Handed

From bringing a dish to the pot luck all the way to remembering to make good on your secret Santa gift, it’s always important to never show up empty handed. This principle rings especially true when it comes to enjoying dry herbs in the stoner circle.

The simple reality is to enjoy your dry herbs, you must ultimately destroy them. Thus over time you will run through whatever has been packed and more dry herb offerings will be required to keep the magic of the circle going strong.

That’s where bringing your own to the table becomes so important, as without fresh fuel for the fire then your enjoyment will be rather short lived. But by working together and all pitching in, having enough will never be an issue.

Being a mooch may work at the Costco free samples tray, but when it comes to doing the right thing in your session being a mooch is anathema to abiding by proper stoner etiquette. Avoid all of this by always remembering to contribute, even if it’s only a little bit.

Continuing this thread, obviously stuff happens, so your contribution doesn't always have to be more dry herbs, there are many different currencies traded in the rogues gallery of stoner circles.

Sodas, snacks, or simply the papers used to roll everything up - there’s a million and two different ways to bring value to the smokey proceedings.

The main point is demonstrating your good will to those around you, showing that you fully understand dry herbs don’t just grow on trees… well at least the money used to purchase them doesn't! The goal is showing your appreciation for their generosity, even if that’s just a simple thanks.

Never Dampen The Party With A Wet Mouthpiece

Picture this - your hanging out with your friends, the odor of dry herb enjoyment is in the air, and right as it’s time for you to take a hit *bleagh* what should be crystal clean glass has been coated in an abundance of wet saliva.

Like picking up a soggy tennis ball your dog dropped in front of you, this is an absolute sensory abomination and that’s all before you realize you just french kissed the person before you by proxy of hand pipe.

Not only is this gross, but it’s just in incredibly poor taste to lack the presence of mind to think of those around you. While a slobbered up mouthpiece may be fine at home on the couch, with others it's the physical version of nails on the chalkboard.

Luckily for all of us, this one is easily fixed with even the slightest bit of self awareness. After you take a hit just make sure that there’s no excess wetness and if there is be sure to wipe it off before passing it to the next person.

Now you don’t have to go as far as breaking out the clorox wipes, unless you want to, but a simple wipe down will ensure that the next person in line isn’t tasting that liverwurst cheese and head cheese sandwich you had for lunch earlier.

Mistakes do happen, so if you happen to get passed a wet mouthpiece by someone it’s best to keep your cool and simply wipe it off yourself. That is unless it’s your best friend, in which case you should probably give them the courteous heads up they need.

Stay high and dry in your stoner circles, all by remembering to keep your lips free of excess moisture while taking your turn. Remember that while loose lips may sink ships, wet lips ruin sessions - so don’t be that guy and keep your mouth clean while sharing dry herbs!

Ash Smoked Dry Herbs Wisely

In the heat of the moment and pursuit of a new fresh bowl, it can be incredibly easy to ash the hand pipe in an inopportune location. By dumping spent materials in haste you can ruin a carpet, waste a drink, anger your friends, and experience any other number of ill fated reactions.

This is where having the wherewithal to look for a safe and approved location to dump your ash is essential to maintaining proper stoner circle etiquette. As the entropy of roasting dry herbs will inevitably leave you with ash, this is one habit you’re going to want to form quickly.

Having a dedicated ashtray like the Wulf Mods Cache Ashtray is of course one of the easiest ways to take care of this, as they are safe spots whose only value is to hold ash. No need to worry about stains or burns, the ashtray will take care of it all and let you focus solely on the good times.

A cup with water in it, large glass bowl, or other makeshift ashtray can help you take care of things in a pinch. With so many options at your disposal, the wrongful ashing of dry herbs is even more unacceptable as you could easily have found a respectable alternative.

Indoors or outdoors it doesn’t matter, dumping ash on an all white carpet is just as bad as covering someone's flowers with leftover buds, so no matter where you are it’s always good to keep these tents in mind.

No matter how you go about ashing spent herbs, doing so in a way that’s respectful and safe is going to be essential to being a good member of the circle. So never get lost in the mix and end up ashing somewhere you shouldn’t, all by following these tips!

Pop Lock And DON’T Drop It

While butterfingers may be great after a few bowls, during your stoner circle having a pair of them can become your worst nightmare! Resulting in dropped bowls, shattered hand pipes, and the dreaded blunt in the puddle - losing your grip mid session can prove to be devastating.

That’s why just like handing off the baton in a relay race, you need to pay special attention to when you give and when you’ve been given the pipe, blunt, or other smoking apparatus.

These hand off moments are when most mistakes can happen and with still burning materials involved, you never want to risk bigger issues due to your own lack of attention. A broken pipe can easily ruin a night or weekend outing, leaving you stuck up herb creek without a paddle to smoke out of.

Avoid all of this nonsense by taking the time to ensure the next person in line is ready for the hand off and you’ll be good to go. For extra large glass pieces you can even throw in a “you got it?” if you really want to make sure zero issues spring up on you.

You don’t need a pit crew level of cooperation, but at the bare minimum always make sure to communicate the pass and don’t let a fumble ruin your dry herb enjoyment.

You Break It? You Buy It!

Putting a bow on our guide to proper stoner circle etiquette, Got Vape wanted to remind you all of the golden rule - if you break someone's glass, you buy them a replacement or upgrade!

Not following through on this is one of the biggest stoner circle faux pas, as it breaks not just glass, but shatters the metaphorical and literal circle of trust by leaving the person who was so courteous to let you use their glass out of luck and out of pocket their investment.

This is why if you want to show pure class and demonstrate you know right from wrong, always insist that you’ll order them something new to replace broken piece.

As mistakes naturally happen, glass pieces are bound to break from time to time, so don’t get down if you accidentally slip up in the midst of a session - just always make it better by hooking the person up with a price compatible replacement of their choice.

From the smallest bubbler to the largest water pipe, no matter what happens to break in the line of duty, it’s your job to fix things up. So if you want to follow stoner circle etiquette so a tee and do right by your fellow stoner - then make sure if you break it, you buy it!

Puff And Circumstance

Cue the orchestra and get ready to toss your hats in their air, because you all have just officially graduated from Got Vape’s slap dash school of stoner circle etiquette!

Pat yourselves on the back and get ready to raise the bar for your friends, all by doing things the right way and being the courtesy stoner that you all wish was in the circle with you. The results will speak for themselves, so no need to thank us when the sesh invites start to pile up!

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