Why do smoker tap their cigarette stick?

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@Shavkat (139672)
Philippines
September 30, 2012 7:44am CST
Tapping sounds from a cigarette butt seems so familiar, especially if you have friends who are smoker. I am not sure, if they are aware of this. They used to tap the cigarette butt on any flat surfaces, it can be on a matchbox or at the side of a lighter. Then, they will lit the tobacco stick, puff the smoke from their lungs. Is it a part of a habit or mannerism? Generally speaking, it is like a pattern behaviour for smokers. Do you have any idea?
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@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
30 Sep 12
I've never seen or heard of this before maybe they dont do this here, or I dont pay enough attention to it. I know they usually do it while smoking to knock the ashes off.
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@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
31 Oct 12
Maybe because many people do it, so they imitate it. But i guess the reason is, the ashes fall off, and before it falls off on their dress or wherever they don't want the it to fall, they tap it..
@alberello (4752)
• Italy
30 Sep 12
Well, I believe that smoking is a bad habit, and severely damaging to their health, and also for those who breathe passive smoke. I speak that I am a smoker, but no I'm proud of it! Unfortunately it is a bad habit very difficult to eliminate from our lives, many times I tried, but unfortunately so far without success. Quitting smoking, however, would be a great goal, and it is never too late. Or rather, try to quit smoking before being hit by some nasty disease