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Asking people for a light
conversation starter that never fails, plus potential to have a small intimate moment if they light ur cigarette for you ✨
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@al3xa
Mar 30, 2025
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@ableparris
I used to carry a zippo lighter so when people needed a light, I’d have one. So many great spontaneous moments.
Mar 30, 2025
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@miiichaelviiito
Ive thought about this a lot tbh
Mar 30, 2025
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@indianjones
I recommend quitting if possible. Only because I love you.
Mar 30, 2025
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@g0neg1rl
As smoker, i often lose lighters or run out flint, so asking strangers for light feels so freeing. Its small talk after that isnt embarrassing at all, love it
Mar 30, 2025
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@BennyLiquid
I'm traveling an abroad and don't know the language well. I've been a bit bummed out since I can't really speak with anyone and it's hard to start conversations. I was outside a venue smoking and a woman came up and asked for a light but I didn't know what she was saying. She realized I spoke english and then I spent the whole night with her and her friends just because she asked for a light. Smoking is BAD but it can lead to nice social interactions.
Mar 30, 2025
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@rayfulosunshine
I carry around a lighter for this exact reason!
Mar 30, 2025
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@brooks
yes!! to say it in Spanish it literally translates to "do you have fire?" and I love that so much ❤️‍🔥
Mar 30, 2025
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when i want a cig and i‘m tipsy ill walk up to the smoking area and if there’s someone who looks friendly and cool i’ll say ‘you know how we’ve known each other our whole lives? you know how we’re long lost friends? please can i have a cig?’ and they’re so baffled by it that it a) mostly always works and b) makes them want to keep talking to you because of your strange and bold behaviour
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