Rec | ASKING PEOPLE FOR A LIGHT

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conversation starter that never fails, plus potential to have a small intimate moment if they light ur cigarette for you ✨

@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

@miiichaelviiito

Ive thought about this a lot tbh

Mar 30, 2025

@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

@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

@rayfulosunshine

I carry around a lighter for this exact reason!

Mar 30, 2025

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