since I used to smoke cigars before anything else I still prefer the match, IF available, but they usually arent.

if im lightin a blunt or somethin with a lighter just make sure its lit before you puff on it. keep the flame far enough away to not set it on fire, but eventually get it hot enough that it burns, let it burn for a sec, blow on it a little if you gotta, sometimes then I take a super short drag that I dont inhale to make sure any lighter taste/fumes is out, then enjoy!