I do not smoke, I do not enjoy being around smoke, but I have been to a Hook Bar. Even if you despise the smoking of all forms, going to a Hooka Bar is a worthwhile experience.
Every Hooka Bar is unique. They are all independently owned, and each one has its own feel. The most interesting feature of any Hooka Bar is the people.
Most often you will find two main groups of people: Middle easterners, ranging from Egypt to Iran, and white college students. What other setting would you find such a unique combination of people comming together for one purpose: To smoke Hooka and play cards.
Again, I am not a fan of smoke/smoking, and I would probably not go back to a Hooka Bar, but there is something to be said for the cross culture unity found in one of these businesses. I am not saying that smoking Hooka will solve the prejudice that continues to swarm in our society, but it is by no means a step in the wrong direction. Perhaps this same format, a common yet menial bond, could be applied to some other form of business.
To be continued...
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