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In the world of hookah,
there are few rules that one must abide by. The following rules are
a work in progress, and have been crafted from the personal
experiences of our members. If you have a good rule, feel free to
make a comment.
First, I want to take
the time point out some common rules that should be disregarded.
Many hookah smokers will quote the following rules, and ask you to
follow them. H.O.O.K.A.H. members know better.
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Place the hookah
on the floor – This is a common “traditional” rule. It
denotes the hookah as a servant to the vapouror. Don't follow this
rule. If you have a hookah smaller than 35” a coffee table is the
best place for it. Set it on the floor, and you will be more likely
to kick it over, you will have to bend over while assembling, and
your hoses won't reach as far. Remember, hookah is about enjoyment,
not about following age old traditions that detract from the
vapouring experience.
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Do not directly
pass the hookah hose, set it down, and allow the next person to pick
it up – Once again, don't follow this. This is an annoying rule,
seemingly without any purpose. Be kind, pass the hose.
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Follow a dress
code – Another pointless rule. If your not comfortable being you
around the hookah, something has gone very much awry.
Now, for some real
rules that you should always follow.
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The hookah is a no
violence zone. The hookah area must only be used for peaceful
conversation and debate.
- No cell phones, blackberries, or any of their ilk. Exceptions can be made if you need to be on call, ie. you are a doctor, nurse, firefighter, etc. Otherwise switch off your portable electronics.
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No recording, unless express permission is granted. This applies to cameras, tape recorders,
police wires, stenotype machines and so forth.
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Be creative, a
good hookah is the key to many, if not all, of life's problems.
Never criticize or insult an idea contrived around a hookah.
Rather, sit back, and let the vapour carry the conversation to new
levels.
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Vapour in the
company of others. Though it is acceptable to vapour the hookah by
your lonesome, it is highly encouraged to invite other people to
enjoy the sweet vapour. After all, the goal is to enjoy good
company, good conversation, and good vapour.
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Never put anything
but shisha into your hookah bowl. No exceptions.
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Remember, it's
vapour not smoke. You can enjoy the hookah vapours, vapour the
hookah, proclaim yourself a hookah vapourer. share the vapours, but
never do you smoke the hookah.
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Spend time
discussing the different characteristics of your hookah vapour. You
will be repaid with a near infinite number of hookah mixes by taking
the time to discuss the different qualities of each bowl with your
fellow hookah vapourers.
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Clean your
fingernails. They need not be trimmed, nor polished, nor shaped,
nor extended, nor any other thing one can due to a fingernail, but
they must be free from dirt.
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