Cigar Sales

It may surprise some of you to learn that women who smoke cigars are coming out of the closet. With equal rights long established, women are deciding that they, too, can smoke cigars. While still comprising only a small percent of the buyers' market, women are being welcomed with open arms by the cigar industry.

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Attending social events these days is an eye opener. Women are no longer trotted off to a separate room while the men enjoy their stogies. On the contrary--men and women alike are lighting up together. Organizations, charities and social events are noting the rise of female smokers, and are catering to their needs. In fact, women-only cigar dinners are on the rise in major cities. The meals and wines are lighter, and gift bags are often given out that include women-friendly gifts such as perfume and dry cleaning and manicure gift certificates.

You may be wondering why women are becoming such cigar enthusiasts. Traditionally, cigar smokers tend to exude a successful and self-confident persona. Women in business have reported they are treated with more respect by their male peers when they join them for a cigar after a business dinner or meeting.

One shouldn't assume women are being pressured into lighting up. Many women report they have been cigar smokers since their teen years. Besides, an old hat to cigar smoking would be able to tell if a woman was pretending to be a smoker or not. Cigar smoking is like art, and fakes are always uncovered by the professionals. No matter the cause, one thing is for certain--cigar smoking is a habit that's on the rise within both sexes.