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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 649238" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Lil, I found many smokers more oblivious to how much smoke affects non-smokers than rude, but, in the end, it is the same. If I'm driving with a smoker, even with the window open, I taste the smoke and try not to gag. Of course, I am long past driving with anyone who smokes because if it is their car, they can do what they like. In my car...not happening. </p><p></p><p>And I used to have horrible experiences with smokers before smoking fell out of favor. Yes, I'm that old...lol. I was in a restaurant with my friend and young child (Bart) and there were no smoking sections. You could just smoke anywhere. A man was smoking right next to us and I asked him if he would please try to blow the smoke in the other direction because of my young child. I was uber-polite. As a response he turned to us and blew smoke right in our faces and kept doing it until we finally left early. This was not an isolated experience. Smokers tend to think if they smoke outdoors, others can't get the affects or taste or smell it, but they can. But because they don't know that, many just blow smoke at passbys, not to be rude but because they assume the outdoors neutralize the smoke, which it does a little bit. </p><p></p><p>I think without the new strict rules, smokers would still be jersks. Not ALL smokers, of course, but enough of them who think smoking is their right and it's tough if others don't like it. Now I agree smoking is a right. However, when your right crosses over and includes me, then it is no longer your right. I have tried hard all my life to keep my lungs and body healthy and second hand smoke is not cool. There is a big difference in my age bracket (60s) with non-smokers who work out and smokers, as far as health problems, being able to run or climb stairs or keep up with the grands. It isn't right in my opinion to ever blow smoke at anyone, even if one is outside. </p><p></p><p>I don't believe you can really be healthy, except for those with exceptional genes, and smoke. So to me the first step to getting healthy is to quit smoking, get over the withdrawals and urges, then start exercising and eating sensibly. I have done these things. At one time, after starting Paroxatene, I was five feet one inch tall (short...lol) and got as high as 180. That was not acceptable to me nor was no longer taking my so-helpful-miracle antidepressant so I worked uber-hard to get my weight to normal and I did work out and even now I eat a lot of small meals with health food. Greek Yogurt, fat free, is my favorite snack!!! YUM!!!! And your stomach DOES not need as much food once you get used to not eating when you aren't really hungry.</p><p></p><p>I tried very hard to discourage my kids from smoking and none of them smoking...not even the difficult children. Of course, Bart always has some exception. Idiiotically he tried dipping while on an outing with his co-workers. Idiotically, he got addicted to dip. I have read it is even more hazardous than smoking and I find it gross. However...at least it's just his body he is harming. He isn't harming anyone else. Chew!!!! UGH!</p><p></p><p>My other kids hate smoking as much as I do. Jumper calls them cancer sticks. Princess is into organics and she also has a smoke free house. Even GoneBoy is ademant against smoking. Sonic cringes every time he thinks he smells smoke in the hallway of his apartment. </p><p></p><p>To a non-smoker, unless you grew up around smokers, it is not a pleasant sensation. </p><p></p><p>I hope you can bite the bullet and quit!!!!! Sending healing vibes <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 649238, member: 1550"] Lil, I found many smokers more oblivious to how much smoke affects non-smokers than rude, but, in the end, it is the same. If I'm driving with a smoker, even with the window open, I taste the smoke and try not to gag. Of course, I am long past driving with anyone who smokes because if it is their car, they can do what they like. In my car...not happening. And I used to have horrible experiences with smokers before smoking fell out of favor. Yes, I'm that old...lol. I was in a restaurant with my friend and young child (Bart) and there were no smoking sections. You could just smoke anywhere. A man was smoking right next to us and I asked him if he would please try to blow the smoke in the other direction because of my young child. I was uber-polite. As a response he turned to us and blew smoke right in our faces and kept doing it until we finally left early. This was not an isolated experience. Smokers tend to think if they smoke outdoors, others can't get the affects or taste or smell it, but they can. But because they don't know that, many just blow smoke at passbys, not to be rude but because they assume the outdoors neutralize the smoke, which it does a little bit. I think without the new strict rules, smokers would still be jersks. Not ALL smokers, of course, but enough of them who think smoking is their right and it's tough if others don't like it. Now I agree smoking is a right. However, when your right crosses over and includes me, then it is no longer your right. I have tried hard all my life to keep my lungs and body healthy and second hand smoke is not cool. There is a big difference in my age bracket (60s) with non-smokers who work out and smokers, as far as health problems, being able to run or climb stairs or keep up with the grands. It isn't right in my opinion to ever blow smoke at anyone, even if one is outside. I don't believe you can really be healthy, except for those with exceptional genes, and smoke. So to me the first step to getting healthy is to quit smoking, get over the withdrawals and urges, then start exercising and eating sensibly. I have done these things. At one time, after starting Paroxatene, I was five feet one inch tall (short...lol) and got as high as 180. That was not acceptable to me nor was no longer taking my so-helpful-miracle antidepressant so I worked uber-hard to get my weight to normal and I did work out and even now I eat a lot of small meals with health food. Greek Yogurt, fat free, is my favorite snack!!! YUM!!!! And your stomach DOES not need as much food once you get used to not eating when you aren't really hungry. I tried very hard to discourage my kids from smoking and none of them smoking...not even the difficult children. Of course, Bart always has some exception. Idiiotically he tried dipping while on an outing with his co-workers. Idiotically, he got addicted to dip. I have read it is even more hazardous than smoking and I find it gross. However...at least it's just his body he is harming. He isn't harming anyone else. Chew!!!! UGH! My other kids hate smoking as much as I do. Jumper calls them cancer sticks. Princess is into organics and she also has a smoke free house. Even GoneBoy is ademant against smoking. Sonic cringes every time he thinks he smells smoke in the hallway of his apartment. To a non-smoker, unless you grew up around smokers, it is not a pleasant sensation. I hope you can bite the bullet and quit!!!!! Sending healing vibes :) [/QUOTE]
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