My local B&M usually will have soft drinks, pizza and some sort of raffle. The rep will be there handing out freebies. Be sure to be grateful and let him know you are new. Get some suggestions and buy some CAO product while you're there. A couple of my favorites from CAO are the Brazilia and the Black. The maduros are decent. I don't care for the CAO Gold very much but you may want to give it a try if you like a more mild/medium smoke.Stay away from the flavored shit. Most of all learn and have fun.