Make sure you put the filter end into your mouth. You can tell because the filter side will often be another color and there will be cotton in that end. You can put either end into your mouth if you are smoking filterless cigarettes.
Some lighters will have buttons instead of spark wheels. In this case, do the same thing except press the button with your thumb. It may be easier to light if you use your dominant hand.
Holding the flame on a lighter for an extended period of time will make the metal on it incredibly hot because of heat transfer. Stand behind a wall or cup your hand around the lighter to prevent the flame from going out.
Exhaling through your cigarette will cause a flare up from the flame on the tip of your cigarette.
You can purchase strike-anywhere matches, which can be struck on many rough surfaces or safety matches, which can only be struck on the striker provided with the matches. [3] X Research source Some stores and bars give away matches for free.
Friction between the striker and the match ignites the red phosphorus that’s on the tip of your match and converts it to white phosphorus. [4] X Research source
Lighting a match is difficult under rainy or windy conditions.
Light your cigarette in the same way you would use a disposable lighter.
Don’t put your face near the burner or you can burn yourself. If you smell gas, but there is no flame, put out your cigarette, go outside, and call 911. [6] X Research source
This is also a great way to start a conversation with a stranger.
Closing the lid on a Zippo lighter extinguishes the flame.
