Quote Originally Posted by mrtr33 View Post
They can vary quite a bit. I used to frequent a B&M that would watch football, BBQ, and drink beer all day. It was a bit ritzy-ditzy, and the guys there usually smoked higher-end cigars, but there wasn't much pressure. They gave everybody shit all the time, much like this place.

The only times I've ever experienced a "bigger dick" mentality is with the non-regular who comes in and criticizes the established flow of the place (sound familiar? dauker?). They generally aren't welcomed anyway, and usually don't come back.

Best advice - ask questions. Go with what interests you. Admit you don't know anything, but don't immediately get sold on something the seller is pushing - choose something that looks appealing to YOU, then enjoy it. You'll find, like beer, cigars are very subjective in taste. I love strong, dark pale ales and porters, but I also like the Beast. I can't stand Bud, Miller, Pabst, beers at all. Go figure.
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