smoking ban

Tagged Discussions

spicymary @spicymary (558) • Romania 20 Dec 12

I heard today that there discussions about banning smoking in parks in my country (and also in taxi, university and other public places). I know this policy already exists in other countries. The reason is given by the will of the...

10 responses •

3 people

No Smoking????

mercy @mmespino (77) • Philippines 14 Aug 11

When Davao City approved the Comprehensive anti-smoking ordinance i'm one of the citizens who was very delighted, because i can ride a jeepney without covering my nose because most men (including the drivers)are puffing their...

16 responses •

2 people

The smoking ban. What do you think?

mark98 @mark98 (567) • China 15 Feb 11

With the ban soon to come into force, do you think that it will be self regulating, or are we likely to see continual news stories about fines issued to people who have been caught smoking in public places?

smoking ban

8 responses

Our Quaint English Pubs.... Can They Survive?

Darkwing @Darkwing (21583) 22 Jul 09

I love the British Pubs, and often visit, not because I drink in excess, but because of the atmosphere and social values. Most British Pubs are popular for maybe a chat with friends, business meetings, celebrations, or a mere,...

15 responses •

5 people

Why do people post things with no facts/support/proof?

vivasuzi @vivasuzi (4127) • United States 28 May 09

On a news site, someone went off about a smoking ban saying that second hand smoke ISN'T harmful for our health and we shouldn't fight for a smoking ban. This person went on to say: "Even the World Health Organization, after...

gullible

idiots on the internet

smoking ban

3 responses •

1 person

Will This Loophole In The Smoking Ban Save English Publicans?

Darkwing @Darkwing (21583) 13 May 09

I'm pretty busy at the minute, but I logged onto the computer today and spotted this breaking news item, which I just had to share!!! As you all know by now, the Smoking Ban in enclosed places in England and Wales,...

13 responses •

6 people

I quit smoking 1 year ago Jan 5th 2008

Autumnrose2008 @Autumnrose2008 (1478) • United States 16 Jan 09

Ok so I was sitting here and I got to thinking and it dawned on me omg I have been a non smoke for 1 year now. I am so proud of my self I have to tell some one. I smoked for 15 years. I would wake up and have one and the last...

5 responses •

1 person

who is with me?!

anaphy @anaphy (113) • Philippines 14 Nov 08

A jeepney driver passes down the Los Baños Arch Boundary to Bagong Kalsada. Then after that he began to light up a stick of Marlboro and leisurely smoked to his heart's content. Los Baños has an ordinance of prohibition of...

spreading of diseases

1 response •

1 person

Smoking Bans hit universities!

Yestheypayme2dothis @Yestheypayme2dothis (7874) • United States 17 Sep 08

I read this article about the universities and their smoking bans, and part of the article discussed a criminal justice major having disregard for the ban. He is smoking anyway wherever he goes on campus. He said if they cannot...

criminal justice major

smoking ban

universities

5 responses •

4 people

Smoking ban

brendan020981 @brendan020981 (9) 8 Sep 08

What are your thoughts and opinions on the smoking ban? Are you a smoker and miss going out and having a ciggy with your drink and does it upset you we have to go outside in the rain and the wind. What will the goverment put...

smoking ban

7 responses

Smoking ban & other activities

Wizzywig @Wizzywig (7847) 9 Jul 08

Following the ban on smoking in public places, what would YOU like to see banned in public? (other than stuff thats illegal anyway)- loud talking on mobiles or annoying ringtones? - topless men with beer bellies leaning into the...

Your Thots On Banning Smoking

Erin Nicole Cochran @CallieWVU2 (520) • United States 17 Jun 08

Being a smoker myself, it's irritating when I walk into a restaurant where there's a bar and knowing your unable to smoke. Knowing that you have to go outside, that you have to alienate yourself from others like your some kind of...

smoking ban

3 responses

Smoking bans and Casinos.........

sassysammy81 @sassysammy81 (369) • United States 16 Apr 08

Come July 1st in Iowa there will be a smoking ban,but somehow casinos are exempt from that law.I think the ban should apply to them as well,I don't think is anymore special them someone owning there own bar or resturant.It will...

casinos

exempt

smoking ban

The non smoking ban is killing me.

mzmorganfay @mzmorganfay (13) • United States 10 Mar 08

Not Litterally but since illinois went non smoking business has really dropped. I really think that it should be up to the owners to decide weather or not smoking should be alowed. I went from making $150-$200 a night to making...

bartending

loss wages

smoking ban

3 responses •

1 person

Customers desert smoke-free restaurant

shakeroo @shakeroo (3986) • Malaysia 20 Jan 08

The first smoke free restaurant in China has been deserted and it seems to be boycotted by the Chinese. The Chinese are the world's most enthusiastic smokers, with a growing market of more than 350 million, making it a magnet...

smoking ban

4 responses •

2 people

How do you feel about Statewide Smoking Bans?

skinnychick @skinnychick (6905) • United States 3 Jan 08

Ok- as of January 1st- all of Illinois has become smoke free. Bars, restaurants, public buildings, etc... Personally, I'm a social smoker so I'm good with not smoking everywhere except the bars and restaurants. Why is it that...

22 responses •

6 people

smoking banned in cars! YEAH

sabbathandruth @sabbathandruth (567) • Canada 28 Nov 07

Smoking was banned in cars in a province in canada - i forget which one I think its newfoundland- can someone correct me? So now it is illegal to smoke in your car because if there are children in the car they have no say aas to...

2 responses

Smoking in own home banned next?

soulsister_16 @soulsister_16 (738) • Switzerland 30 Sep 07

Article: http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0200wales/tm_headline=smoking-ban-at-home-could-come-in-future&method=full&objectid=19800286&siteid=50082-name_page.html PARENTS could be banned from smoking in their homes to...

smoking ban

7 responses •

4 people

UK smoking ban !! have you quit?

loopylou2406 @loopylou2406 (382) 5 Jul 07

Now that the Uk has its smoking ban in effect has this urges people to kick the habit!!! I usually only smoke when out socialising in pubs or bars which is not often but with the smoking ban in place i should really be able to...

smoking ban

3 responses

Smoking ban... July 1st

mummyofthree @mummyofthree (2715) 29 Jun 07

From 1 July 2007 it will be against the law to smoke in virtually all enclosed and substantially enclosed public places and workplaces. See below for definitions. Public transport and work vehicles used by more than one person...

4 responses •

2 people