Will the smoking ban effect you?

Reggie · 24-03-2006, 09:27 PM

As an ex-smoker who sometimes gets drunk and ends up smoking anyway, I can't wait for the ban to take place! I went to Ireland a while back, and because smoking is already banned there, I didn't even feel the urge to smoke while drunk!

I think it is the best thing all round, even friends who still smoke themselves agree. Not only that but we don't have to come home stinking like a cuban tabacco harvest any more!

I say huzzah!

Sarah · 26-03-2006, 05:24 PM

I say huzzah too!

That's speaking as a full time smoker as well, I know this will be a huge help next time I try to give up. I alwasy fail because I see everyone else smoking, and I end up having a ciggy myself. Out of sight, out of mind as they say.

Hasn't this law just come into effect in Scottland? It will be interesting to see the results, there's bound to be one or two people who won't take it lying down.

Lex · 09-12-2006, 01:16 PM

I heard on the news the other day that the ban in England will be coming into force on 1st July next year. Not sure I agree with it really; to me pubs have always been smokey places & the thick atmosphere just adds to the going-to-the-pub experience.
But then, that could just be me slowing turning into a grumpy old man yearning for the good old days.

**Shizara** · 09-12-2006, 01:39 PM

As a non smoker I generally tend to avoid pubs. I like to have a drink but not keen on the wheeze from smoke inhalation once I get to bed - after a shower to remove the smell that lingers. So, rather than complain after being in a pub about the smoke, the wheezing etc I find it easier to avoid going there in the first place.

Pubs / drinking /smoking traditionally have gone hand in hand. Rather than see a smoker's pleasure taken away altogether totally separate environents would be nicer. That leaves pub users the freedom to choose where to drink in the pub.

Leofric · 09-12-2006, 01:43 PM

I'm a non smoker, and I can't stand smokey places, so avoid pubs/bars as much as possible. Can't wait for the ban, but I think I'd rather they allow pubs/clubs to have air conditioned smoking areas. This government isn't going to be happy until they've turned Britain into a police state.

**Will** · 09-12-2006, 02:08 PM

I think it's a good thing, most smokers will tell you themselves that their one weakness when trying to give up, is when they're having a drink. I've been to America where the ban has been in force for a few years now, and people by and large are much happier with smoke free bars.

cathidaw · 27-02-2007, 12:18 AM

I have just read a book about a woman==true story Who travelled by train around america and her experiences as a compulsive smoker
She subtitles it 'travelling and smoking around America with interruptions' (for a smoke.
) Really worth a read.
Called 'Stranger on a train' by jenni Diski

chillitt · 27-02-2007, 01:16 AM

I don't smoke any more, I don't go in pubs much, and others smoking doesn't bother me in the least, so, no, I dont think it will change my life..

24-03-2006, 09:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Reggie Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 37	Will the smoking ban effect you? As an ex-smoker who sometimes gets drunk and ends up smoking anyway, I can't wait for the ban to take place! I went to Ireland a while back, and because smoking is already banned there, I didn't even feel the urge to smoke while drunk! I think it is the best thing all round, even friends who still smoke themselves agree. Not only that but we don't have to come home stinking like a cuban tabacco harvest any more! I say huzzah!

09-12-2006, 01:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Shizara Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nuneaton Posts: 1,159	As a non smoker I generally tend to avoid pubs. I like to have a drink but not keen on the wheeze from smoke inhalation once I get to bed - after a shower to remove the smell that lingers. So, rather than complain after being in a pub about the smoke, the wheezing etc I find it easier to avoid going there in the first place. Pubs / drinking /smoking traditionally have gone hand in hand. Rather than see a smoker's pleasure taken away altogether totally separate environents would be nicer. That leaves pub users the freedom to choose where to drink in the pub. __________________ Cool

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Will Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stratford Upon Avon Posts: 917	I think it's a good thing, most smokers will tell you themselves that their one weakness when trying to give up, is when they're having a drink. I've been to America where the ban has been in force for a few years now, and people by and large are much happier with smoke free bars. __________________ --==Forum Admin Will==-- Your Friendly Forum Admin. - Contact me.

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cathidaw Community Senior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Exhall Posts: 579	smoking in America I have just read a book about a woman==true story Who travelled by train around america and her experiences as a compulsive smoker She subtitles it 'travelling and smoking around America with interruptions' (for a smoke. ) Really worth a read. Called 'Stranger on a train' by jenni Diski

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26-03-2006, 05:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sarah Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 48	I say huzzah too! That's speaking as a full time smoker as well, I know this will be a huge help next time I try to give up. I alwasy fail because I see everyone else smoking, and I end up having a ciggy myself. Out of sight, out of mind as they say. Hasn't this law just come into effect in Scottland? It will be interesting to see the results, there's bound to be one or two people who won't take it lying down.

09-12-2006, 01:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lex Good Grief.... Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stratford Posts: 385	I heard on the news the other day that the ban in England will be coming into force on 1st July next year. Not sure I agree with it really; to me pubs have always been smokey places & the thick atmosphere just adds to the going-to-the-pub experience. But then, that could just be me slowing turning into a grumpy old man yearning for the good old days.

09-12-2006, 01:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Leofric Next Train's Gone! Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 167	I'm a non smoker, and I can't stand smokey places, so avoid pubs/bars as much as possible. Can't wait for the ban, but I think I'd rather they allow pubs/clubs to have air conditioned smoking areas. This government isn't going to be happy until they've turned Britain into a police state.

27-02-2007, 01:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
chillitt Running on empty Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: warwick Posts: 444	I don't smoke any more, I don't go in pubs much, and others smoking doesn't bother me in the least, so, no, I dont think it will change my life..