Serving TipsIf smoking doesn't offend you, you may choose to keep a matchbook or matchbox in your pocket.Always strike matches away from the guest's face, and then bring the match close to light the guest's cigarette. In case of cigars, hand your matchbook or matchbox to the guest.Remember that cigar smokers usually prefer matches to cigarette lighters because of the smell of lighter fluid left behind by some lighters.Your restaurant should have a nonsmoking area. A guest may sometimes smoke in a nonsmoking area, and other guests will complain. This is a situation where you must be very polite. Say, "Excuse me, sir. I am afraid that this is a nonsmoking area."