Inconsiderate smokers...

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@cyclopz (251)
Sydney, Australia
August 22, 2019 10:24pm CST
I really feel very irritated when people smoke while walking without even considering that there are also people walking behind them. It is because people behind them end up inhaling all those smoke when they blow their smoke while walking. I just can't understand why a lot of smokers are very inconsiderate and it happens really often. If they don't care about their lungs at least don't cause inconvenience to other people around them. Would it be better if people stop somewhere if they want to smoke just to show courtesy to other people around them? I don't think it is really that hard to do. Or would it rather be better to just ban smoking instead? Despite the high levy imposed on cigarettes by the government to discourage people from smoking, it still does not stop people from smoking. Not to generalize all smokers because i know a few people who are really considerate when they go for a smoke, and they would find a place where they won't cause inconvenience to others when they smoke. What do you think about this? Do you think there is a good solution for this?
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@VivaLaDani13 (60355)
• Perth, Australia
23 Aug 19
@cyclopz I don't really think much of it. Like you said, if they wish to harm their lungs then they can sadly go ahead but being around a group of people who wish to be healthy, then that just sucks. Banning smoking wouldn't be an easy task. I think the best non smokers can do is just simply walk in another direction.
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@cyclopz (251)
• Sydney, Australia
23 Aug 19
I wouldn't mind walking on the side, but then on a busy morning there is not much space on the footpath to walk on. Sometimes i would have to run so that i could get ahead of them to be able to walk in front of them. It is just bothersome that they don't care about the people walking behind them. It is quite similar to using the toilet and not flushing it afterwards and not caring about the next person who is going to use it after you. But then again, the next person always has that option to use another toilet if they don't like it.
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@TheHorse (205770)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Nov 19
I agree.
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• Perth, Australia
2 Nov 19
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@tech40 (23128)
• Philippines
23 Aug 19
I'm a smoker but I always think other people before taking a stick! I need to make sure that I'm on a place where no one can smell smoke. It also helps me to lesser my smoking habits
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@tech40 (23128)
• Philippines
5 Nov 19
@TheHorse I agree people have a desire to keep on smoking everywhere like outside of the restaurant beside the mall, or on the street, anywhere!
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@TheHorse (205770)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Nov 19
Yes, being considerate, I'm less likely now to smoke when other people are around.
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@TheHorse (205770)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Nov 19
@tech40 I quit smoking while I drive eleven years ago. That also keeps my smoking down.
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@TheHorse (205770)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Nov 19
When I smoke outside, I find an isolated place.
@Sojourn (13836)
• India
23 Aug 19
I have seen most smokers lacking common courtesy. Only few are considerate.
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@TheHorse (205770)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Nov 19
That is not my experience.
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@Aansh13 (11251)
• New Delhi, India
23 Aug 19
Well, banning smoking isn't a very good idea because this is something that is source of earnings. But yes, banning it in public places is a good idea. Generally smokers don't pay much attention, but then I have seen quite a few who are really considerate.
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@raveeen (3457)
23 Aug 19
Hmmm first of all I'm a smoker but I don't smoke in public places haha yeah seriously, I just don't like it
@db20747 (43427)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
23 Aug 19
The other day one person was polite to ask if smoking would bother me! Of course I still had to be the one who moved!!
@Janet357 (75656)
23 Aug 19
i couldnt agree more. my husband and i dont smoke. never smoke so a slight smell of it, even from a distance can be smelled by us. and it is true, there are many inconsiderate smokers out there.