A customer wanted to introduce CBD to her partner, who was very reluctant, without knowing how to raise the subject without putting him off from the first sentence. It's a situation that comes up often, especially with loved ones from a generation more wary of anything hemp-related.
Don't start with promises of effects
Announcing straight away that CBD will solve everything tends to put off someone who's already sceptical, who will then look for the flaw in every argument. It's better to present the product soberly, as something to try with no particular expectations rather than as a miracle solution.
Choose a neutral format to begin with
A herbal tea or a cream remain the least intimidating formats for a first discovery, because they fit into a familiar gesture without evoking smoke or cannabis. They're often easier to accept than a flower to smoke, even CBD.
Give it time without forcing a verdict
CBD doesn't always give an immediate, obvious sensation on the first try, which can reinforce scepticism if someone expects a dramatic effect. Letting the person try it several times, without asking their opinion after each use, avoids turning the experience into a test under pressure.
"My husband thought I was going to slip him a disguised drug. I just left a herbal tea on the table without saying anything, and he tried it himself a week later."
If you'd like to introduce CBD to someone wary, come and talk to us in the shop – we can recommend the gentlest product for a first, trusting approach. Browse our hemp herbal teas.
