How to make smoking restriction successfully performed when many people smoke,including the lawbystander?
453978
I know, I know!  Pick me, pick me!\nWhat needs to happen is that restaurants (and other businesses) must be made to comply with health codes.  That is to say, that the smoking area should be well-ventilated, and separate from the non-smoking areas.  Any restaurant (or business) that doesn't comply must either A) Shut down.  or B) Not allow smoking.  If they decide to go with B, and then violate it, it would be treated the same as any other health code violation, e.g. HUGE fines.\nUnfortunately, the current political climate in our country is all-or-nothing, instead of focusing on compromise.  And instead of eating somewhere that doesn't allow smoking, many non-smokers want NO restaurants or businesses to allow smoking.  Completely unfair.  Everyone is entitled to the pursuit of liberty and happiness, not just the non-smokers.
63229
Had the same problem at our place.  It's also discrimination to tell someone they can't do something that is NOT illegal.  It is against their rights also.\n\nSo we have smoking areas far away from other people.  If you don't like smoke, don't go there.
1086348
YES I love how you stated that!! Smokers don't realize the harm they're contributing to ALL of society!
870574
First of all relax!! It just an elaborate dinner. I had the same problem with smokers since my wife has severe asthma. I simply make a designated smoking area outside and above all don't use ashtrays. I take and empty coffee can and put in the smoking area and chastise anybody who throws butts on the ground, regardless of who they are. And clean up is a snap, just put the plastic lid on it and throw away. I have been doing this for the last couple of years and my friends and family who smoke actually set up the smoking area for me. At one party when we had a heavy rain, I simply brought the deck umbrella to the from and attached the can to the pole. \n\nAbout your parents, ask them how would they feel if they were not invited and tell them in a calm voice that you have enough anxiety without the extra baggage/attitude. So relax, enjoy the day and the company and remember, if there are problems, attitudes and / or arguments, just smile and say out loud, "I never worry about the little things"!\n\nGood luck and have fun!
445990
my boss showed me this trick and it's worked for me. inhale as much as you can and hold it for 10 seconds. then after the 10 seconds, take 3 more rapid inhales. that should do the trick. good luck
971031
use mouth wash, tic tac or whatever just use a lot, some axe spray or tag. cologne would be really effective. clear eyes definitly. hand sanitizer. the smell of smoke isnt that hard to take care of if you know how to take care if it. just blow the smoke in a different direction from yourself.
142710
It needs “will & wish” primarily!\nThen a long treatment with some nicotine stickers (in any drug store) helps further. I advice it indeed!\nFor great smokers it’s hard, and it’s useful to change some habit too. Try to suck a sweet every time the cigarettes need comes.\nCalm, strong, firmness and will are indispensable.
35817
Definitely should be laws against this! No child should have to breathe in second hand smoke- it's cruel. Parents with any sense wouldn't smoke around their kids.
933383
The best way is cold turkey and suffer through the first 10 days until the nicotine is out of your system.  Then it is just mind control after that.  You control your mind.  It doesn't control you.\n\nCoach
706721
I grew up in the 60s and 70s in a family that smoked and none of us, not even one of us has died or gone to hospital for smoking related illness.  There needs to be a compromise on this issue, but when the people with money and nothing better to do than try to force everyone to be like they are set an agenda, the rest of us pay.  Where I live, a ban on smoking was recently passed (by a 7% margin, by the way, out of only 30% of registered voters weighing in), because these whiny, holier-than-thou control freaks couldn't be happy that we already had an ordinance requiring restaurants to have separate smoking sections with separate ventilation systems.  Now all the restaurants that invested all  that money in those separate rooms and vent systems are going to have to give them up to these jerks.  Recent talk shows have aired the voices of business owners saying that their business has suffered from the bans, while cities around them report increases, as those of us who still appreciate the concept of a free country drive to less fascistic communities to dine out.  Restaurants are private businesses and if someone can't stand the chance of smelling cigarette smoke, they most certainly do not have to go into them.  This no compromise attitude is very un-American, in my opinion.  Sadly, people these days usually just roll over when new laws go through and they'll just say, "OK, you took that right from me, at least I can still smoke in my car and house."  I just wonder how long that will be true. Hail Oceania!
141942
I was in Ireland last year and I loved the smoking ban. I realize that many like to smoke, but the smoke effects all. The pub life was much more enjoyable than previous visits. The smokers that complain the loudest are just not being reasonable towards others. They can go outside and smoke if it is that important to them.
818161
None. don't want to litter. I thought the best protest would be purchasing cigarettes from a state which doesn't have a smoking ban. Have to travel about an hour but gee at least that other state without smoking bans will be getting my cigarette taxes. Imagine if every smoker did that? Might have to purchase a few cartons at a time but let the state feel the lack of smoking dollars.
143043
If they are a smoker it is possible to not get all the smoke out when exhaling the cigarette drag. They can at a later time (not much later) force it out while apparently not smoking. I have seen someone do this before.
699536
i totally agree with you and now that it passed, what happens?  will someone with a government job come into my bar and take all the ashtrays away and tell my customers that we can't smoke anymore?
291090
A lot of smokers become very defensive when they perceive that they are being "influenced". The fear of not being able to quit is very strong as there are usually a lot of years worth of habit to give up; most smokers started smoking in their teens. The best way to help is to let them know that there are resources available to help- doctors, dentists, and counselors all love to help people quit smoking. Don't criticize when they lapse or fail, because they will a few times before being successful.
424585
Nonsmokers have some serious issues with "control" when they start talking about not smoking outside. Just walk around the smoker huddled next to the ash can, it's really not that difficult. If he's not huddled next to the ash can do that silly fake cough thing, that will show him. Sigh.
75445
I've checked the Constitution and sure enough, there it is:\n\nArticle XIVXI: people have the right to smoke.\n\nAnyway, I know what you mean so we'll go from there.  I frequently don't let people smoke during my contact with them for a few reasons.  \n\nYou've probably got to reach inside a pocket, jacket, coat or something to get your smokes.  I don't want you doing that, even if I've already searched you.\n\nThen you're going to either use a match (and throw it on the ground) or a lighter.  Lighters come in all kinds of different shapes and sizes, and not all of them are lighters.  And again, you're probably going to have to reach into a pocket to get whatever you're going to use.\n\nA lit cigarette can be used as a weapon.  Poke someone in the eye with one, and see how they feel.\n\nI generally tell people not to smoke when I have contact with them and explain that they're not going to die in the ten minutes or so I need them not to...if you think about it, it's actually going to prolong your life just a little by waiting for that cigarette.\n\nBottom line is A) you don't have a "right" to smoke, though certainly it isn't against the law and B) I can make a good case for not allowing someone to smoke around me during a contact like this, so people who refuse are likely to find themselves in jail.  Nobody has yet.\n\nFunny that you're interested in not being allowed to smoke rather than being stopped and searched.