Friday, September 21, 2012

Cigar vs. Cigarette: Cultural Difference



Cigar smoking is often considered as a more refined as cigarette smoking. Cigars are mostly popular in the US than in other parts of the world, with about 2.2% of adult consuming them. They are in a greater demand among men than women. They are often used in caricatures of wealthy people and symbolize masculinity and strength.

20% of adults in the US smoke cigarettes, although this rate has been decreasing since the 1960s. Also cigarette smoking is considered less sophisticated that cigar smoking. Nowadays people pay attention mostly on the health risks of cigarettes use than cigar smoking as the first are considered more popular. At present it is prohibited to smoke both cigar and cigarettes at workplaces, restaurants, stores and many public places.