What would you do when...

@emediloy (701)
Indonesia
March 2, 2010 3:02am CST
Hi dear mylotters..let say you are in a public area or public transportation which doesn't allow people to smoking. suddenly someone coming next to you and without feeling guilty he/she smoke in front of you. of course you'll get bother, not just because of the smoke, but you see anykind of people around there. elderly, children, and you sure they have the same feeling with you but they don't tell. what would you do? would you like to tell him/her politely not to smoke at that area, or you just ignore it and leave that place?
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16 responses
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
3 Mar 10
i would asks the person politely that it's not a smoking area. And that,at least he/she should be considerate to other people around. There is nothing wrong to tell other people that they are doing wrong...just tell it a good manner not to offend them.
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@emediloy (701)
• Indonesia
3 Mar 10
you're right..i think someone would accept our advise if we talk politely. but sometimes we found some rude people who don't concern about what we say. thanx, have a nice day
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• Malaysia
3 Mar 10
I'm quite a passive person. I won't go straight to tell him but I will look at him to show my frustration. Probably covering my nose with my hands lol
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@jules67 (2788)
• Philippines
2 Mar 10
I would tell directly to the person that smoking in that area is prohibited. That will be the only thing that I will tell him and I just hope that I have gotten the message across by saying it with firm conviction.
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• India
2 Mar 10
i call the police and compliant for the same because it is my right which is provided by government if it bother to innocent person then may i quarreled with that person
• India
2 Mar 10
if it happened to me i always like to do a polite req.....it happened to me many times in my daily lyf and...most of the time thay accepted my polte req n stops smoking....so i think every one should do a polite req. in this situation......its a paasive smoking.....we should avoid it...so always do apolite req...
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• Philippines
2 Mar 10
i will tell him politely that the area is a non smoking area, in that way maybe he will realize that what he is doing is not right...^_^
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
3 Mar 10
i always cough a lot and get sick from inhaling the smoke from smokers... so i will definitely say something to the person if he/she starts to smoke in front of me especially in the places where he/she not supposed to be smoking... i wouldn't hesitate to do that especially when i know that i am doing the right thing and i am protecting my health as well... i might even go as far as telling the driver to escort him/her out from the bus/train if he/she does it in the public transport... if he/she is not happy about it and start an argument, i will call the police... as simple as that... take care and have a nice day...
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
2 Mar 10
you should tell him/her that the smoke is bothering you. Most smokers would not have a problem with moving away a bit so as not to offend others. If he does have a problem with it then you should speak to someone that works there. It is actually illegal to smoke in most places like that these days.
@jules67 (2788)
• Philippines
2 Mar 10
I agree with you. One should learn to tell it directly to the person if finds it annoying or troublesome.
@ifa225 (14364)
• Indonesia
4 Mar 10
I just ignore it Emediloy. sometimes it worthless to tell them cause some people just thinking about them self. They do not worry about other health. So leave it while looking him with full hate face is the best way for me to tell my dislike
@peace001 (726)
• China
2 Mar 10
hi,one of my colleague always smoke in the office ,we told him not to smoke in office agian and again,but in vain. we should open windows all day.do you meet a person like that?then what should you do?
@emediloy (701)
• Indonesia
2 Mar 10
yeah, i often find someone like that. instead, they get mad and didn't approve what we said. i just try to tell them as i can, if its not work, i would just let them and didn't talk to them until they realize of what i say.
• Philippines
2 Mar 10
in that case as long as theres a sign that the area is a none smoking area then i will tell that person that the place indeed is a none smoking area and i will show him the sign. but if theres no sign then maybe i will just ignore him since i dont have proof that its none smoking area.
@jules67 (2788)
• Philippines
2 Mar 10
I believe that you made a very strong point there. Anyone can tell a person that he or she is not doing anything good (like smoking in public) especially if it is already prohibited.
2 Mar 10
I'd probably just say something like 'excuse me, but you're not supposed to smoke here' and then see what the reaction was from the smoker. I hate confrontation so I would just be as polite as possible about it.
@emediloy (701)
• Indonesia
2 Mar 10
HI..i would do same as you. but sometimes its stil useless . thanx for share, have a nice day!
@hofferp (4734)
• United States
3 Mar 10
If the area is clearly marked, "No Smoking", then I would say something to the individual. If it's not marked, I'd move to another location.
@emediloy (701)
• Indonesia
3 Mar 10
yes, i agree with you, thanx and good day
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@avani26 (1518)
• India
2 Mar 10
I am quiet a straight forward person and I would surely tell the person not to smoke and would make it a point to say it quiet loudly that he feels ashamed. Infact I would go to the extent of asking him if he is aware that smoking is not allowed in public area and transport. I myself get affected by smoking and start coughing non stop because of the smoke. My hubby makes it a point to smoke outside the house and even makes all his friends smoke out.
@emediloy (701)
• Indonesia
2 Mar 10
Hi avani, i like the way you talk to smoker people. but sometime some people doesn't approve what we're telling. i often encounter people who get mad when we talk to him not to smoke, even in polite way. this kinda make me arrgghh..thanx anyway for share
@cocodee (21)
• China
2 Mar 10
Yes. I meet this occasion frequently. For example, on the bus or on the train where smoking is not allowed. Sometimes someone will break the rule and start smoking. It seems that everyone around doesn't has the initiative to stop it. They are all waiting for the attendants or the train conductor to do something.
• Indonesia
2 Mar 10
I will be reprimanded for not smoking in here.