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

by Lizzie Post

Emily Post has gone to pot.

As we enter the dawn of a new post-prohibition era, the stigma surrounding cannabis use is fading, and the conversation about what it means to get high is changing. When it comes to being a respectful, thoughtful, and responsible consumer of pot, there is a lot you need to know. In Higher Etiquette, Lizzie Post--great-great granddaughter of Emily Post and co-president of America's most respected etiquette brand--explores and celebrates the wide world of legalized weed. Combining cannabis culture's long-established norms with the Emily Post Institute's tried-and-true principles, this book covers the social issues surrounding pot today, such as:

- How to bring it to a dinner party or give it as a gift
- Why eating it is different from inhaling it
- How to respectfully use it as a guest
- Why different strains affect you in different ways
- How to be behave at a dispensary
- How to tackle pot faux pas such as canoed joints and lawn-mowed bowls

This handy guide also provides a primer on the diverse array of cannabis products and methods of use, illuminating the many convenient and accessible options available to everyone from experienced users to newbies and the canna-curious. Informative, charming, and stylishly illustrated, this buzzworthy book will make the ultimate lit addition to your stash.

Genres: Nonfiction

176 pages, Hardcover

Published March 26, 2019

About the author

Lizzie Post, another of Emily Post's great-great-granddaughters, is the first member of the fourth generation of Posts. Her book is titled How Do You Work This Life Thing? (Collins 2007). Lizzie also writes about twenty-something life and etiquette at her blog Not Gonna Lie….

Reviews

[Skip · Rating 2 out of 5]

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.

[Francesca · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 😂

[Moira · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Sarah M · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not what I was expecting, but cool.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Ali · Rating 2 out of 5]

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.

[Jonathan · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Doug van Dyke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting and Informative

Living in a state where cannabis is becoming legal for recreational use in 6 days, this was an interesting, informative, and at times humorous read. It definitely helped in expanding my perspective on the various experiences possible and has me thinking much more proactively about what the transition from prohibition to legalization will mean in both personal and professional aspects of my life.

[Mandi · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Pam Winkler · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Kristin · Rating 1 out of 5]

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.

[Anne Donohoe Wexler · Rating 5 out of 5]

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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[Rebecca Johnson]

Wonderful and Informative. Classy!

[Shirl Kennedy · Rating 3 out of 5]

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

[Jordan Mcmahon · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good tips for beginners but a lot of it’s common knowledge. Very good cover, though.

[Elaine Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

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

[Kathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Logan Bulbasaur · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's braindead you can't do half stars on this site. I'd give a 7. Learned some shit, some of it was just basic manners and human decency, some of it was repeated over and over. I need to get a job at a dispensary since nothing else will fucking hire me.
Fuck anyone who says "people don't wanna work anymore." You don't deserve to ever sleep again