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.
