Newbie in need of good advice.

[StevoStevie]

I'm old, 29, but am completely new to smoking pot. I've been around it a lot, but have actually never smoked.
I hang with this group of artists that are venteran smokers. I want to start smoking, but am wondering if I'll just make a fool of myself with these guys. They don't know I'm a newb. They'd never expect it, because I drink like a fish.
I'm wondering about dosage. As a brand new smoker, I understand that the same amount of cannabis will F me up considerably more. Is there some associated negative stigma......for example, with alcohol, if one can't "hold their liquor", there is a negative stigma associated with that.
I'd like to start smoking. If I started doing it with these guys, would I more than likely make a fool out of myself??!

Does anyone have recommendations about how to hold the intoxication down?....like "don't talk too much", or "don't giggle like a schoolgirl", etc. I'd like to fit in with these blokes.
If I get too F'd up, would a good enough excuse be, "I haven't smoked in a year"?
You see, being a newbie is kinda emerrassing for me to admit to these dudes.
Thanks,
Steve the newbie.

StevoStevie Reviewed by StevoStevie on 07-29-2007. Newbie in need of good advice. I'm old, 29, but am completely new to smoking pot. I've been around it a lot, but have actually never smoked. I hang with this group of artists that are venteran smokers. I want to start smoking, but am wondering if I'll just make a fool of myself with these guys. They don't know I'm a newb. They'd never expect it, because I drink like a fish. I'm wondering about dosage. As a brand new smoker, I understand that the same amount of cannabis will F me up considerably more. Is there some Rating: 5

[GreeNerZ]

Idk...i like when someone says its their first time blazing because i just smoke them out and see them get completely baked. Also i would suggest if you are gonna be smoking your first time that you do it out of a pipe. Just my suggestion because for ur first time, a bong or blunt can really get you fucked up.

[cobracommander1079]

start with only a few hits, at first moderation is very important

[Youreface]

My advice would be to tell them that you haven't done it before. If they are going to act differently toward you just because of some minor thing like that then they aren't really friends. And, I know I do this, when I find someone who has never smoked before they end up getting smoked up (for free) A LOT

[Reefer Rogue]

Read this thread and learn. http://boards.cannabis.com/experienc...et-peeves.html

[connector_robot]

Just don't act like a total idiot when you're high, just relax and enjoy it, and you'll be fine.

[trynagethigh]

Just take a few puffs, kick back and let it happen so to speak, just enjoy the enlightenment with some Floyd or your favorite songs. :jointsmile:

[WeedyBoyWonder]

What I'd like is some good advice from veteran smokers about what to expect, and what to do.....or more importantly, what NOT to do.

thanks for the advice,
StevoStevie the newbie

EXPECT - To enjoy yourself, to like being high, to uncontrollably laugh, to have a good time and socialize and to get hungry as fuck. (Pros)
To get too stoned. To feel uncomfortable, to get in awkward situations, to not know what to say. (Cons)

TO DO - Take your time. Bring sugar sweets, or have some food with you incase you need sugar intake. ENJOY.
Make sure you keep proper rotation of the joint, if it got passed to you from the left, keep passing it left.

NOT TO DO - Throw the joint away without asking if everyone has finished toking. Get TOO high. Ramble on/pointlessly talk/mumble.
TRY TO FIT IN TO MUCH.

[Turtlez]

Just tell them ahead of time that it's your first time smoking. For me, it's entertaining to see someone smoke when they are new at it. They should be cool with you.
My only real advice is to just sit back and don't comment on how your high is. Act like it doesn't even phase you.

[Johnny McPotSmoker]

Don't pull the joint real hard, as it will burn much quicker and waste the weed.