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  • kellindae
    Member
    • Jul 2010
    • 61

    #1

    Sent a can to my friend

    So I've been telling my best friend (who I started smoking with way back when we were like 13-14) about how great this stuff has been for me and she finally expressed enough interest that I sent her a can. I figured the thunder frosted mini would be a good starter snus for her. She mentioned that she thought she'd tried a Marlboro awhile back when she got a free coupon, but that she didn't like it. I tried to explain the differences to her and she sounded really excited to try. She also thought that if it works for her like it has for me she'll try to get her dad (who we used to steal smokes from lol) to try it out to quit with too.

    I'm so excited but so nervous. I want her to like it so badly. I warned her about the burn and possibility of a strong personal reaction to the nicotine. I warned her she might juice up more at first but that it would get better. I'm trying to think if there was anything else I should have warned her about? It's only been a month but I already feel like I've forgotten what it was like when I was just getting used to the stuff.

    I also told her not to try to quit smoking right away. Just to use the portions as a change-up from a cigarette in the middle of the day and not to try and use it to replace her "favorite" smokes of the day. I remember that was important for me. I had to have my morning, after meal, and night-time smoke for several weeks before being comfortable enough to replace them with a portion.

    What do you guys think? Anything I missed that I should cover with her? She sounded very excited and hopeful about it so I think she'll give it a fair shake. I also mentioned to check out this site (so if you're reading this sorry if it's awkward!) for advice and tips.
  • GoVegan
    Member
    • Oct 2009
    • 5603

    #2
    "I'm so excited but so nervous. I want her to like it so badly. I warned her about the burn and possibility of a strong personal reaction to the nicotine. I warned her she might juice up more at first but that it would get better. I'm trying to think if there was anything else I should have warned her about? It's only been a month but I already feel like I've forgotten what it was like when I was just getting used to the stuff."

    Are you sure your talking about snus? I wouldn't sweat it. Just tell her to pop the portion into her mouth and relax. The juices will come naturally. You can also show her different techniques like kneading the portion before she puts it under her lip for the best flavor. She will either like it or she won't but also giving her different flavors to try won't hurt a bit. IMO snus sells itself!

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    • EricHill78
      Member
      • Jun 2010
      • 4253

      #3
      if she doesn't dig the thunder send her General mini mint or large. That's what converted me. Thunder is great don't get me wrong but General mint is more friendly to new users IMO.

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      • GoVegan
        Member
        • Oct 2009
        • 5603

        #4
        Originally posted by EricHill78 View Post
        if she doesn't dig the thunder send her General mini mint or large. That's what converted me. Thunder is great don't get me wrong but General mint is more friendly to new users IMO.
        Interesting - I remember it was my first taste of General OP that really made me a snus fan.

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        • bipolarbear1968
          Member
          • Mar 2010
          • 1074

          #5
          Originally posted by GoVegan View Post
          Interesting - I remember it was my first taste of General OP that really made me a snus fan.
          Ditto

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          • snusgetter
            Member
            • May 2010
            • 10903

            #6


            "So I've been telling my best friend (who I started smoking with way back when we were like 13-14)..."

            kellindae, surely if you're still best buds and communicate on a fairly regular basis, I don't think you need worry about this. You probably can read each other's mind by now.







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            • EricHill78
              Member
              • Jun 2010
              • 4253

              #7
              Originally posted by GoVegan View Post
              Interesting - I remember it was my first taste of General OP that really made me a snus fan.
              I was a menthol smoker so I didt really care for the op. Now a couple months in I can appreciate it.

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              • Veganpunk
                Member
                • Jun 2009
                • 5382

                #8
                It was love at first taste with General White for me, and I was a menthol smoker.

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                • Langdell
                  Member
                  • Jun 2010
                  • 255

                  #9
                  I think the other thing to tell her is basically give it a chance. That is, if she doesn't like the first portion she shouldn't jump to the conclusion that snusing isn't for her. She should keep trying and see if it grows on her. This advice may be unnecessary--she may love it from the get-go. But I think people who try one portion of snus and make a snap judgment that they don't like snusing do themselves a disservice.

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                  • tom502
                    Member
                    • Feb 2009
                    • 8985

                    #10
                    Yeah, try one a day, then jump up to 2 a day, then 3.....
                    She could map it out, one a day for 2 days, then 2 a day for 2 days, then 3.....

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                    • c.nash
                      Banned Users
                      • May 2010
                      • 3511

                      #11
                      I started on General Mint (Mini and Regular) and Catch Eucalyptus and Thunder Frosted ES...

                      So I know what it's like to start with mints, and I still love mints. 'Tis why I have a big fat prilla of Offroad Frosted in right now.

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                      • N0mad
                        Member
                        • Nov 2009
                        • 550

                        #12
                        Originally posted by kellindae View Post
                        I'm so excited but so nervous. I want her to like it so badly. I warned her she might juice up more at first but that it would get better. I'm trying to think if there was anything else I should have warned her about?
                        After reading this I'm excited and I don't even know her. I think LaZer's persona is rubbing off on me... Yikes... I didn't mean it really...

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                        • myuserid
                          Member
                          • Jun 2010
                          • 1645

                          #13
                          Originally posted by EricHill78 View Post
                          I was a menthol smoker so I didt really care for the op. Now a couple months in I can appreciate it.
                          Isn't it weird how differently people's tastes work?

                          I was a menthol smoker too, and I loved General OP and WP from the start. Of course, I also love General Mint.

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                          • EricHill78
                            Member
                            • Jun 2010
                            • 4253

                            #14
                            Originally posted by myuserid View Post
                            Isn't it weird how differently people's tastes work?

                            I was a menthol smoker too, and I loved General OP and WP from the start. Of course, I also love General Mint.
                            Yup, I'm just glad i did a few snus exchanges so I don't have way too much mint. Now I have a nice balance.

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                            • kellindae
                              Member
                              • Jul 2010
                              • 61

                              #15
                              Originally posted by n0mad View Post
                              after reading this i'm excited and i don't even know her. I think lazer's persona is rubbing off on me... Yikes... I didn't mean it really...
                              pervert alert!!!

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