Higher Etiquette: A Guide to the World of Cannabis, from Dispensaries to Dinner Parties by Lizzie Post

Higher Etiquette: A Guide to the World of Cannabis, from Dispensaries to Dinner Parties Reviews

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  Not worth it. Emily's daughter Lizzie really could not decide what she wanted to do here. It's got a lot of information jumbled, it's kind of repetitive, and the basic message is that if you're not sure about what to say about pot usage or other pot issues, ask as politely as possible.
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  Francesca

  The day after I was near a B&N so could finally buy this, I scrolled by a Tweet about how white people are gentrifying weed along with everything else. I also found out about the book from NPR. I'm 20 years and a security clearance out from any cannabis experiences, living in a legalized state. I'm the publisher's core demographic, hosting several visitors now whose questions I couldn't begin to answer.
  
  Not only is this a textbook type intro to "new tech" FOR ME like dabbing and home delivery, it breaks down the evolution of weedy interactions since folks have been able to take up the towel from the dorm room door. Post-prohibition for those who are past the age to bumble about and learn by doing.
  
  Then I got into the final chapters of cannabis gift baskets, pot pairing parties, weed yoga. And politely laughed to myself that with industrial Cannabiz, the "green rush" named by Post, even the fact that this book exists, weed is indeed a mainstreamed bourgeois basic-bud hobby.
  
  I won't tell my houseguests that, of course.
  
  -Some terms weren't explained until they'd been used several times, and some were not indexed so the reader has to use context. I still need to Google "volcano." A few typos and run-ons in the last chapter, too.
  
  -I thought the references were good, except the "inhibits cancer growth" claim without a source. That's a big one to throw out there.
  
  -Points like how many joints you'll need for how many people, and many practical ideas for managing smoke, would probably be the best things to refer to again in this book.
  
  -Ties specifics of cannabis culture and activities into the etiquette realm with considerate/respectful language.
  
  -Gets a little deep in the weeds on cannabis science in order to explain the various processing techniques and methods of partaking. Another reference chapter.
  
  -Enjoyable and useful illustrations, including a place setting for a pairing dinner 😂
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  Moira

  Just think ... some people believe that Emily Post is outdated. Ha! This is not your average etiquette book - although some of the sample script langue is a little hokey. I learned a lot and would recommend this book to anyone interested in CBD/cannabis.
  
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  Sarah M

  Not what I was expecting, but cool.
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  Emily

  Finished it in a day. As a cannabis newbie, I was thoroughly absorbed into this book. I was always curious about certain SOPs and faux pas, especially when moving from an illegal state to a totally-legal-for-adult-consumption state. Lizzie Post answered all my questions and gave me a few ideas for hosting! Highly recommended for those new to the scene.
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  Ali

  Starts off as an interesting look at the current cultural moment (weed is legal at the state level, but not federally) but then devolves into a repetitive how-to guide.
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  Jonathan

  Definitely interesting, and eye opening to see how the culture of cannabis is evolving and formalizing. Sure a lot of the book, and etiquette in general, is fairly straightforward, but it is nice to see it all codified in this way. Couldnt help but laugh at the eye idea of pipe on the left of your forks, lighter right of. The spoons, but I guess someone has to make these rules, so it should be the Post institute to do it.
  
  Also learned a lot from the early chapters. Would love resources to learn more about the specific terpene and cannibinoid profiles.
  
  Definitely interesting, and a quick read.
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  Mandi

  A perspective I've never seen tackled elsewhere, a discussion highly relevant to the modern cannabis era. Thanks Lizzie for writing this--and bringing forward a conversation I've been waiting to have but didn't know how to start.
  
  This was a solid and accessible read for anyone begining to navigate the role of cannabis in post-legalization socializing. A bit repetitive--and the moral of the story is "communicate with others about comfort levels"--but this book remains was well worth the read.
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  Kathleen

  Funny book. Interesting to see proper "manners" in the cannabis world all spelled out. I'm an old hippie, so a lot of this was, "Well, duh, it's definitely rude to bogart a joint!" but youngsters may have to be reminded. I also kept thinking that people might not remember many of these rules of etiquette once they get high. Or any of them. Haha. And so what? She lost me at food pairings, and dinner parties with lots of pot-infused food. Too much. But an engrossing and fun read.
  
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  Pam Winkler

  To be perfectly honest, I got this from the library because I thought it would be funny. "Pot and etiquette! Haha!" but it ended up being really good and educational. It went into a lot of the meaning of etiquette, the process of taking consideration for other people. It was actually really insightful.
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  Kristin

  I read this book because it was short and available when I needed a book to listen to in a pinch but I can think of nothing worse than smoking pot and worrying about adhering to an entire book worth of etiquette rules.
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  Anne Donohoe Wexler

  This was a work book (we are interviewing Lizzie on The Green Rush this week!). But much more than an “etiquette book.” This is a great primer/101 on anyone who is canna-curious.
  
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  Shirl Kennedy

  Somewhat informative. The chapter on entertaining was a bit over-the-top.
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  Elaine Brown

  I Love this book. It's perfect and well written about the knowledge and etiquette of Cannabis.
  In this small book, Lizzie Post (of the Emily Post Institute) explains all about Cannabis in a way no one else could. Bravo!
  
  
  Higher Etiquette: A Guide to the World of Cannabis, from Dispensaries to Dinner Parties