Thanks for asking! I started smoking Hookah 2 or 3 years ago. I dont smoke cigarettes or anything but I heard of hookah and how sweet and fruity the tobacco was so I decided to try it. It took me a few tries to learn how to set it up and get the heat perfect. Now I smoke alot of traditional tobacco, ones with complex spices and flavors. My personal favorite is an Indian tobacco called Desi Murli, it is fantastic! As for the Americans, I think we are tolerant and most of us want to learn different countrys cultures. But there are a few bad apples that can spoil it for everyone. I stopped in Germany on my way to Afghanistan and the people were very friendly.
Billy