Techniques on How to Chew Tobacco

Smokeless tobacco products, otherwise known as chewing tobacco, are an alternative to smoking cigarettes. Chewing tobacco is available in a number of cuts and flavors. Companies such as Copenhagen and Skoal are common chewing tobacco manufacturers. While you can chew tobacco any way you wish, there are several basic tips to follow.

Opening the Package

• Depending on the brand of tobacco you chew, it may be sold in pouches or tins. Brands such as Red Man are available in pouches, while Skoal and Copenhagen sell tobacco in plastic and aluminum tins. To open a pouch, tear the top off along the perforated line. To open a tin, cut through the label that seals the lid and bottom of the tin with your fingernail or a knife, then lift off the lid. In either case, make sure the container doesn't spill when you open it.

Placing in Your Mouth

• Once you open the tobacco, take a pinch of it between your thumb and index finger and place it either in your cheek or between your bottom lip and bottom row of teeth. The location is dependent on your preferences and how much tobacco you chew. If you wish to chew a large amount, for example, it is more comfortable in your cheek.

Chewing

• The term "chewing tobacco" isn't always accurate. While some people chew tobacco in their mouths, many simply leave it in place, occasionally moving it around with their tongue, or with jaw movements. If you wish to chew the tobacco, a long-cut variety is better. If you wish to just leave it in your mouth, a thin-cut variety, somewhat similar to powder, is preferable.

Spitting

• Whether you chew the tobacco or not, you should spit regularly. While some seasoned users can swallow the saliva and tobacco juice created during the "chewing" process, doing so can make you sick or nauseous if you're not accustomed to the sensation. Spit your saliva into a bottle or spittoon throughout the chewing process, then place the used tobacco remains in a receptacle when you're finished. A bottle is ideal for this purpose, as you can keep it sealed with its lid. If you knock over a lidless spittoon, you'll have a mess to clean up.