Smokers: What is your reason for smoking?  Nonsmokers:  how do u feel about smokers?
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Nonsmoker: I'm under 18 and already I know that smoking is REALLY BAD!!! I hate it. I know a lot of things by joining after school groups and they teach about in school sometimes. I would never really want to be around someone who smokes, unless they are family or really close friends.
683223
Smoking is not so great.  But, I'm addicted to cigarettes and smoke them for that reason.  \n\nSmokers don't want to smell like cigarettes and be looking through a haze.  So, you smoke in such a way as to minimize it.\n\nMost smokers don't walk around with giant signs saying 'smoking rules!' and stuff like that.  Most are aware that it's a smelly and unhealthy habit and desire to quit.  \n\nIt's just pretty difficult to do, and takes some time to build up the courage.
1161436
I am a smoker and there is nothing that anybody could say or do to convince me to quit as long as I'm not ready to. You have to understand it's an addiction. Sure, we enjoy it, but there's more to it than that. My Mom offered to give up soft drinks if I would give up the cigs. I told her that was too easy for her. Her mind would only be telling her she WANTS a coke. My mind would be telling me I NEED a cigarette. Big difference.
712866
Your risk of several types of cancer are increased, and more so if you have a genetic predisposition to cancer causing cells. Besides that and, of course, the fact that it isn't legal for you to smoke, you are young and the damage you do to your body will reverse itself if you quit. Your are changing your body's ability to breathe, distribute oxygen to your brain and other organs, circulate blood properly and about thirty other things that your body does involuntarily to keep you alive. So, you need to ask yourself, why do you smoke? While at your age some people (also mostly your age) will form a certain opinion about what kind of person you are, once you hit about the twenty to twenty-two age group and older, most people think you just look weak and ignorant for not knowing what you're doing to your body and too lazy to help yourself (much in the same way most people view those who are morbidly obese). The fact that you're smoking such a small amout says to me that you don't need it, you just like it. I know. We can smell our own. When I quit I promised myself I would light up one or two whenever the mood struck me-this idea helped me quit cold turkey. I had one a couple of months later, a few a couple of months after that, another one about six months later, etc. The more time that passes the less I feel like I like it so the less I smoke. But the only reason I ever did smoke was because I liked it, the feel, the flavor, the smell even. If you can't pinpoint why you do it at all-then why do you do it at all?
1014337
I smoked for 30yrs. When I met my wife & she was a nonsmoker. She made me use a breath mint befor she would let me kiss her. Now that I dont smoke I still have to use the mint. The smoke does taste bad tro some one who is not use  t o the taste. Remember the taste when u liteup the first time? How bad did u cough the first time. Thats how nonsmokers feel..
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.
431837
I smoked for 6 years. I quit because I got pregnant and I probably wouldn't have if I hadn't got pregnant. I used my smoking a crutch (a big one!) whenever I got uncomfortable in a stituation I would have a ciggarette. I have a fear of talking to people because I think that I will say something stupid or I won't say the right thing and no one will like me. I smoked because if you have a ciggarette in your mouth then you can't talk lol. Also, I did all sorts of drugs for like 6 years and smoked constantly...I quit drugs and still smoked ciggarettes I guess because I couldn't have anything else fun lol. My dad has smoked for about 28 years! Please quit you won't regret it I promise...I never realised how bad I stunk from smoking untill I quit. You'll have more energy andyou will feel healthier after you get through the coughing stage. You can do it!
604435
Well, today I enjoy just breathing. I have lung disease from too many cigarettes and some days it is a chore to get anything done without being short of breath. Today I am a little better and can see a beautiful world out there just for the enjoyment.
1086348
YES I love how you stated that!! Smokers don't realize the harm they're contributing to ALL of society!
53205
The satisfaction is two fold. First its an addiction. When you smoke, you get a craving for the niccotine.  and you get nervous in a way. Its not a horrible feeling, just like you need to smoke....is the only way I can explain it. Also I think its a really powerful habbit. It always keeps your hand occupied. So whenever you are in a social situation, or driving, you just get used to having something to figit with. So it feels like you should be smoking because thats what you are used to.
89207
Yeah, the stuff smokers breath out is worse for us non-smokers, but I have just tried to avoid being around smokers all together.  Don't start smoking, chances are no matter what you will be better off.  Just save yourself the trouble of becoming a smelly smoker.
580247
You don't smoke.\n\n\nEdit:\nPrevention vs. Treatment.\n\nInteresting.
804062
I'm a smoker (no, not bragging or trying to justify it....stupid habit). Still, as a smoker, I'm really irritated by smokers who do that. I always use an inside ash tray, besides making sure I'm way downwind of non-smokers even when I smoke outdoors. I think it's just the decent thing to do. Also, throwing cigs out of a moving car window is dangerous, not to mention stupid!
630155
Congratulations on quitting!! As a former smoker I know exactly how you feel. For me quitting was one of the toughest things I have ever done. It is very common for people to start up again after quitting, especially when confronted by stress in life. The best things you can do are the following: throw away all smoking related things(ashtrays,lighters etc.)Try to avoid places where people smoke. What helped me alot was chewing on plastic straws,gum etc. I tried the patches and the nicotine gum and they really did not do anything for me. You just have to set your mind on this goal and tell yourself you can do it. Reward yourself somehow for every day you go without. Good luck!!
682927
AMEN sista........ both my parents smoke, my boyfriend smokes, and my friends smoke... I don not, what is the point really? WHY Smoke... it's makes your clothes and house stink, cost you a sh*t load of money each month, smell your fingers.....gross they smell like an ashtray don't they. I mean I don't care if people smoke, but their is really no POINT to ever start, espically people that never smoked and then they start when their like in their 20's thats crazy!!!
799601
No, I have a problem with a lot of people but not smokers...!\n\nPoor peeps, being victimised because they're exercising the human right to control what they do to their own bodies.
628597
no smoking. i hate when i have to be around people that smoke. i hate the smell and somethimes it burns my eyes. but if i had to pick i would say after