why don't people just quit smoking?

can't you read? - This is a Benson&Hedges cigarette box.
Philippines
December 7, 2006 6:43am CST
i tried smoking once in high school and never did tried ever again. I hate the smoke. I hate the smell of cigarette smoke on my shirt, my hair, my breath. Don't you just get annoyed when peole cramped in a public place such as a waiting shed or a bus stop when it rains, then a smoker just lits up a cigarette, and starts "sharing" his smoke with everybodyelse. How arrogant! how insensitive! how indifferent!
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@raj0019 (2623)
• Argentina
7 Dec 06
its an addiction, and no addiction is easy to leave so easily
@Jestin (560)
• Philippines
8 Dec 06
That's true. I've been helping my boyfriend quit smoking. He's been using patches but he still smokes but not really inhale it. He said it's out of habit plus the nicotine is really addictive.
@kris55 (848)
• Canada
8 Dec 06
you should never smoke while your using the patch, i think that is mentioned on the box somewhere or in the pamphlet
• India
8 Dec 06
correct
@kinzcool (113)
• India
8 Dec 06
dude i have a friend who is a smoker during our exams his smoking rate increases he says it releases tension ....some of my friends told me that our body gets addicted to nicotine which is present there.....my father was a chain smoker during his college days and after marriage when i was a kid he had some problem in his throat and he wasnt able to breath when he use to lay down at that time my mom told me that dad was very scared and he quite up smoking !!!!!!
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@xbrendax (2662)
• United States
8 Dec 06
Why don't people leave other people alone, and stop FORCING their views and wants on others? I am a smoker and all I have to say is: Why the hell should I quit just because OTHER people want me too? What's next? Fat people should be shot cause you find them offensive? Ugly babies shouldn't be alowed to live? Old people should be done away with cause they are so much trouble? Kill all dogs cause they poop in non-dog people's yards? Kill all cats cause they walk on people's car hoods? All brats should be shot on sight cause nobody likes brats? Oh and while I am at it, even though I am a kind person who wouldn't hurt anyone and all I care about is the welfare of others and animals, I am not a perfect person so there for I will get in line to get my ( silver bullet ) too so only the perfect people can walk the earth! (DIDN"T HITLER TRY THIS ONCE)?? Think of that the next time you don't like what other people do! YOU could be next!
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@riskey58 (248)
• United States
7 Dec 06
I am a smoker. And believe me quiting is not easy.I am not saying that it is alright to smoke. I am just saying it is very hard too quit.
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• New Zealand
8 Dec 06
I do not smoke. I don't like the smell of smoke on my cloths and stuff. People who smoke can't just quit smoking that easily. At least some of them can't. They are just way too dependent on that and are addicted. I also don't like when people smoke in public places and share their smoke with non-smokers.
• India
8 Dec 06
i agree with you. but it cant be cured from socity
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@lissaj (532)
• United States
7 Dec 06
Smoking isn't as easy to stop as some people think. My boyfriend tried several times, but it's very hard. It's an addiction. I do agree with you though, about smokers lighting up in crowded public places. No one I know that smokes is that inconsiderate.
@Ravenladyj (22904)
• United States
7 Dec 06
I am a smoker and I find it offensive when someone lights up in a bus shelter etc...thats something I just dont do and never have actually....but I have no desire to quit at this poitn in time..maybe some day I will but right now I'm busy keeping some of my other demons under control
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@janet069 (663)
• United States
27 Dec 06
This type of attitude is exactly what keeps people smoking. Smokers have rights too. If you want to help, offer to be a support buddy to someone who has the desire to quit. Quitting is not easy. Most smokers wish they had never started. They don't need your arrogant opinions, they need your understanding. Do some research and find out how addicting nicotine really is. Then maybe you could offer help and support to those who are trying to quit or who want to quit.
@wasim989 (2298)
• India
7 Dec 06
Yeah even I hate smoking but I think it is a addiction which is very hard for the smoker to leave.............................
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@gnuehc (41)
7 Dec 06
i too am a non-smoker and i also hate it when i have to breathe in other's people's smoke. but then i do understand that smoking is an addiction and i know that it's not so easy for smokers to quit just like that. i know a lot of smokers who really do want to quit and have tried a few times but have found it really difficult
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@siva12 (800)
• India
27 Dec 06
If you have one habit you can't simply quit that. It will take some time if they really wanted to quit.
• Pakistan
27 Dec 06
because its difficult!
27 Dec 06
thts pretty much true. once started you become crave for it all the time, in a party, after a meal, more over you find the company for it everywhere so insensitive :)
@virky0391 (566)
• Indonesia
8 Dec 06
Usually people can't stop smoking because they're addicted. That's very difficult to stop if you're addicted to something, not only smoke. Smoke is really not good for your health specially lungs. It's not only bad for your health but also people around you when you smoking. So, if you're smoking now, Stop it as fast as possible
@jbdhiman (551)
• India
8 Dec 06
You are right anybody can stop smoking
@mhdhaq (30)
• Pakistan
8 Dec 06
no one smoke to quit........smoking is the greatest pleasure of life........ u must try someday
• Nigeria
8 Dec 06
you must let it go.for GOD so much love you and he want you to stop smoking ok..however it may be friends that are leading them into it..
• India
8 Dec 06
few things r worth enough for taking risk
• India
8 Dec 06
i really dont know....all know its very injurious to health but they get all.... may god help them....