For me, a cigar induces relaxation ... since music, good conversation, certain beverages, reading, et al are also very relaxing, a good cigar in combination with any of those is doubly relaxing ... I wrote here about the pleasure of a good cigar and my favorite beverage while at a jazz festival recently, but sharing an evening cigar and a pleasant conversation with Mr/Mrs NextDoorNeighbor or sitting on the patio with a good cigar and the Sunday paper are great pleasures too ... for me, though, the topper of all is the once-a-year pleasure I get of spending a few days hiking and fishing in the mountains, then sitting around the campfire with friends I've known since I was about 5 or 6 yo, sipping a select beverage, and slowly puffing on a fine cigar ... that's such an intoxicating experience that even ol' Bob actually starts sounding good as he strums his guitar and sings (?) Beattle tunes ... talk about Rocky Mountain-high!!!