Smokers are inconsiderate
13-May-2008
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I really do think that smokers have got to be the most filthy, inconsiderate and rudest bunch of people around.  For example, whilst happily sat in the non-smoking area of my local pub last Friday night, a group of four twenty somethings sat on the table next to us and proceeded to light up and hid the cigarettes under the table.  My partner and I glared across at them and questioned whether we were sitting in the non-smoking section of the pub which we knew we were.  This of course made no difference and the youths continued to smoke.

So when I next went up to the bar to get a round a drinks in I checked with the manager and she confirmed that we were sitting in the non-smoking section.  So I them told her about the people smoking next to us.  She quite rightly dealt with the situation straight away and as you can imagine they weren't very happy about it.  On another occasion I have seen a couple of young girls smoking in another non-smoking section of the pub which has leather sofas.  They were flicking their ash behind the sofa and when they finished with their cigarettes were disposing of them in empty wine glasses that were on the table next to them.

About two months ago we had a young couple with a baby moved in to the house next door to us. Now all I seem to see on the road at the back of the house and the path on the front of the house is old cigarette butts.  This is absolutely disgusting.  Why do they do that?  Can't they dispose of them somewhere properly instead of being so lazy.

Another incident I came across the other day was when I was on my way home from work.  I was driving down the dual carriage way and noticed the car in front of me threw something out of the window, it looked like a clear piece of plastic wrapping.  Then they threw a piece of paper out of the window.  It was a this point that I expected to see them light a cigarette and of course they did. Why are these people just so dirty and don't seem to care about littering the place?

I think there should be fines put in place for smokers who smoke in non smoking areas and for those who do not properly dispose of their cigarette butts, likewise with people disposing of chewing gum.  But that's a whole different story.


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I wouldn't say that smokers are the most inconsiderate people: maybe they just feel lonely, unwanted. I am not a smoker(heck, I'm only 13), and I'm not taking their side. But just show them a little mercy: you never know, they might return the favor sometime.
Peace out,
*kid  11-May-2008 04:02

 
Thats right, as the body odour of a smoker is vile and offensive at the least to a non smoker, I heartedly agree with this post!

Its strange the smoker is happy smelling like an ashtray though!
*Toothpick  28-Apr-2008 18:52

 
More psychological suffering has been caused by body odour, the primary precusrsor of stress induced cancer, than any other psychomorphic phenomenon. Body odour upsets the olfactory receptors. Many a time it has driven sensitive individuals out of a crowded filled enclosed room. There is a sex difference influence in all this. Many persons have inadequate coping styles when it comes to body odour, possibly resulting from a poor interpersonal relationship with parents since childhood, or the experience of a relatively recent loss of a close family member. These findings are independent of any known non-smoking phenomenon. No detailed reason has been established regarding this. Body odour is well-known to cause DNA damage, especially relevant to carcinogenicity.

Close studies of the Profile of Mood States (POMS) of individuals often demonstrate conclusive results in this area. Phenomenologically this is strange as this was quite unexpected. Further research is being conducted in North America on these very findings.
*Outer Mind outa Sight  27-Apr-2008 23:20

 
Smokers are inconsiderate, end of story!

Do smokers think we make it up and lie about it causing severe discomfort (coughing, watering eyes, foul smelling clothes etc)?

Look uo the word selfish, and you can at least put a noun before the word 'smoker'
*Non Smoker  26-Apr-2008 00:27

 
haha your a grass end of. But I do understand where you are coming from. I just dont care to be honest...hahahaha ;)
*mighty swordfish  18-Mar-2008 20:54

 
I don't recall it being my plan? Cant you read or do you not go out anywhere? Its already reality and it had to more to do with supply and demand rather than my master plan!

Stop trying to deflect the comments and try answering them instead of resorting to bullying statements!

And for the record, like smoking is banned in pubs, a landlord is also not allowed by law to serve alcohol to under 18's. So, where does the ridiculous comment of "The kids will all be alcoholics and members of AA by the time they reach 11." come from?

Try reading all the posts before you reply, then your real intelligence level wont be so easily visible to others!
*Steve  13-Jan-2008 21:59

 
Steve's plan: Pubs for children, that's "East Ham" that's one stop short of Barking, mad.

The kids will all be alcoholics and members of AA by the time they reach 11.
*Keep Children Out of Pubs  13-Jan-2008 09:20

 
God's final solution. It's all been a big joke. You are all going to die. There is no afterlife. God does not exist. All those children in the pub are going to die. Even the vain and nasty, antismoking health fascists are all going to die.

I am going to die laughing about all this. Ha Ha Ha. You have all been duped. You all believe what you have been told. Ha Ha Ha. You haven't got minds of your own.
*A Considerable Smoker  12-Jan-2008 22:10

 
SMiking will be strictly forbidden on all parts of the pub and its land inside and out.

I'm sure you meant smoking, even a child can spell that word properly!

But your illiteracy is only one of problems - the fact you cant understand that supply is driven by demand, and your selfishness means that you cannot see past your own needs.

Pubs cater for families because that is where the trade is. Like Peter said, you should stick to Hardcore watering holes, although the margins on beer alone are not enough nowadays to maintain a sufficient profit, after the taxman and the brewery have had their cut. Ask me how I know? My Father in Law is a publican, so I am privy to how much profit there is in selling beer.

So, get used to it, and when you decide to have a family, and want to take the kids somewhere AND have a beer at the same time, you will be grateful that most pubs now cater for families. And that they are also smoke free!
*Steve  12-Jan-2008 08:54

 
OK then, pubs should change their name to

Noddy's Head
or
The Big Ears
or
The Winnie the Pooh
or
The Thomas Tank Engine

and have rooms like the
Alice in Wonderland room
with a bottle labelled "Drink Me" in it.

These pubs will only serve Gingeer Beer and Lemonade and will be open for Dolly tea parties at 4pm everyday.

No need to bring toys, these are all supplied along with swings anroundabouts in the garden.

CBeebies will be broadcast on the pub's TVs in place Sky or Sentanta Sports.

Warm milk for babies will be available at all hours. SMiking will be strictly forbidden on all parts of the pub and its land inside and out.

By arrangement with the church next door Sunday School will be held in the former saloon bar. The publcian will also supply alcohol-free communion wine.

Old codgers are banned
*Smoke Them Out  12-Jan-2008 08:43

 
This is a reply to - Keep Children Out of Pubs,

In this day and age, there can't be many establishments out there that survive by selling beer alone. The owner/proprietor is there to make a living, he's there to make money. If this means selling food then am sure the presence of families are most welcome upon the premises.

I can't remember that last time I went for a drink and the establishment does not provide food of some description.

It's great when you are single and your money is your own. You can come and go as you please. People don't have the money these days what with a mortgage millstone around their neck. Nothing in this country ever drops in price, it only soars.

There are 'watering holes' out there that are simply that, a hardcore pub. You should stick to these if you aren't too fond of children - problem solved.

There may be a time in your life when you have a family, will you still be thinking along the same lines without upsetting your other half?

But, you still can't smoke in any 'pub' you choose to frequent.
*Peter  11-Jan-2008 18:12

 
Keep Children Out of Pubs....

While your comment will obtain agreement from most people, including myself, you have missed the point here.

The question asked by The Truth was:
"If there is no risk in smoking, and the Narcissistic Smokers are right and smoking is not detrimental to your health, then why shouldn't teenagers, toddlers, hey even babies be allowed to smoke or inhale smoke residue?"
This had nothing to do with children in pubs, but a counter to the argument that certain smokers use where they believe the evidence pertaining to smoking being bad for smokers and non-smokers health is a lie.

Still not answered I see....
*the other real anon  11-Jan-2008 09:17


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