How to use Snuff
How to use Wilsons snuff
Using snuff is said to be an art that can be performed in many different ways. Here we will guide you through the most commonly used ways. While using snuff for the first time we recommend you to form a portion not bigger than a pea.
Important when taking dry snuff is that you should just sniff it up your nose and not "snort" it.This is important because the snuff is not intended to go passed the nasal wall and down the throat and lungs.A gentle sniff works with most snuff types. There could be snuff with a little more moist put in to it and then you might need a little more power in the "sniffing-process". Just remember the snuff should be kept in the front of your nose. Both the flavours and the nicotine will have the best effect here.
Before opening your snuff box it could be a good idea to tap the lid a little. This is only to avoid any of your good snuff going to waste by spilling on the floor.Take a pinch of snuff between thumb and forefinger and sniff simply plug it in through one nostril. then repeat for the other nostril. This is the most common way to take snuff but there are also other ways. Some people use the top of their hand as a tool to take snuff. If you stretch out your thumb (as if you were hitchhiking) you will see that there is a small hole between the thumb and forefinger. This is a perfect place to deploy the snuff and then bring your hand near your nose and sniff up the snuff.
There are also containers to snuff easier. They are called bullets. Remember that this is a good idea to use if you want to avoid getting bacteria into your snuff box when you take up snuff with your fingers. It can be hard to get it right the first time, but try this out and see which way that feels best for you. It is simply a habit and when you get used to it you will feel more comfortable. How long you keep the snuff up your nose is totally up to you. Whenever you feel the snuff has made its purpose you can just simply blow it out in a tissue.
Etiquette guide
There are certain rules of etiquette to consider when you use snuff. They may feel a bit old fashioned but if you want to be a true gentleman, it might be good to learn these.
A true gentleman does not take his snuff in the vicinity of the ladies. The original etiquette rules say that women should refrain from smoking until they are at least fifty years old. If you do you find yourself in a modern situation in which it is permissible for both sexes yo smoke it is also okay for you to take your snuff in front of a woman. Another rule is that you should choose snuff-box to any occasion. Different designs suitable course at different times. You must always keep tobacco products in the left inside jacket pocket. Take the snuff box and put it in your left hand. Tap gently on the box with your middle and index finger. This allows you to get all the snuff to be on the same side of the box so that you do not spill out the snuff on the floor. Then open the box make sure that the tobacco looks good Is the quality ok to show to the people around you?
Take a bow when you hold the snuff-box to invite the other to taste. The box should be passed around clockwise and always held in the left hand. Receive snuff box with your left hand again Now it's your turn to take the snuff. Pick up a pinch with thumb and forefinger. This is done with the right hand. Keep the snuff between your fingers for a moment Do not lean your head against your hand when you're going to take the snuff. Instead lift your hand against your nose. You can even tilt the head slightly backward . Take the snuff in each nostril without making grimaces. In Britain it is considered very rude to sneeze after taking snuff.
close snuff box with a nice gesture and place it into the left inside pocket again. Wipe the nose gently and also the collar with a handkerchief.
Theese are all the etiquettes you need to learn to be a real gentleman while using snuff.