Very difficult to get a first timer high by smoke. The easiest way is always by bong...it's a better filter than a joint, anyway. My first timer friend had a hard time. She was too intimidated to smoke out of a bong, so instead she thought joints would be best cuz they're like cigs. Unfortunately she caughed her ass off and was too sick after to feel good. She found her comfort zone in a glass pipe. I always suggest glass first.