Why do smokers always seem to smoke in walkways or near entrance ways?
101590
Most do not, most of us try to take our habit out of the immediate vicinity of non-smokers, it's just that you're more likely to notice the ones that are rude about it and smoke in places where you can't reasonably avoid the smoke... the other thing is that many businesses place ashtrays or other cigarette receptacles very close to the entrance...believe me, you'd never find me with a cigarette near a doorway if more places offered me a decent place to dispose of it that was not right by the entryway.
44748
Because a lot of smokers are just rude, and feel that they are being "wronged" by society, just because thier smoke is a menace to other people.  They do not seem to comprehend that breathing is necessary for life, but smoking is not.  They do not comprehend that others are not causing a problem by breathing, but they are by putting thier filth into the air.\n\nI am sure you will hear a lot of smokers whine about how they are "forced" outside and stuff like that, but they are the ones that are too weak to cope with life without their little crutch, so they choose to smoke, therefore "force" themselves outside in those circumstances.
878510
If you are outside can other people smell the smoke?  The answer is yes.  It doesn't matter what the conditions are in that room second hand smoke hurts not only the smoker but everyone around them.  It is my opinion that most (not all) smokers are inconsiderate of the way their habit affects other people.
538435
Here in Queensland, Australia we don't allow people to smoke inside buildings like shopping centres etc, within a certain distance to the serving area of a bar, in any place where food is served, at childrens playgrounds, within 10 meters of a building entrance or at bus shelters.\n\nThe legislation in your area would need to be more specific other than "public places".
555698
It's just like ciggarette smoke more harmful breathe in than the person who is smoking it.Just stay away from any kind of smoke.
654546
You have small, fine hairs in your nose and lungs as a filtration system to keep anything unhealthy from getting in. Unfortunately, the hairs, to do their job, are very moist and sticky, like fly paper. Eventually, there is a build up of waste, and you sneeze (nose) or cough (lungs) to clear it out. Then you grow new hairs and start again.\nThis is why smokers are constantly coughing. And why they get lung cancer when they've overloaded their lungs filtering system.
913291
its fairly common especially in young, thin, smokers......or patients with emphysema
960882
should be fair for all - i gave up smoking 4 years ago and don't like to be in smokey atmospheres at all now - but that's my choice so i can avoid going to places i know will be smoke-filled.
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.
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.
984239
Yes, since it is there home, they have every right to smoke, rather then the customer calling and complaining about you, maybe you should just ask for another job if they are smokers, let someone else take that job and you can take another one! Other than that i dont think its right that people pay for your services in there home and are told they cant smoke!!
239825
Because it is so gross. Your breath and clothes stink all the time. Your teeth rot sooner and it deteriorates your health, smokers usually aren't health conscious so they probably don't care what they eat or even excercise. Women like healthy clean men. Also, women take into consideration about having children one day. It affects your sperm, it is cancerous and even if you do have children, no mother wants smoke near her baby. Smoking around infants can lead to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, allergies and asthma. Trust me, women think in the future. Just quit. It is sooo gross! I agree with livinghaunted. It is a symbol of trash.
60613
My six year old son has asthma and his worst trigger is cigarette smoke. If he smells smoke he holds his nose and starts yelling," I smell smoke! My asthma, my asthma!" I've never told him it is rude or not to do it because he has a right to look out for his health. Once it happened at a very nice restaurant and was a table of older people smoking. I half way smiled at them and asked the hostess to move us. Someone came over from the other table and said they would refrain from smoking. That has been our biggest success to where they actually stopped. Both of my children are bad about saying "someone is smoking" in public and I have never stopped them. I usually respond "I know, I smell it too." This is one time I let my children shame people in a social setting. Maybe it isn't doing any good but it gives me a chance to say something without confronting the person. I don't think smokers know just how unbearable it is for nonsmokers. I am hoping that if they here it from a child maybe they will be more courteous about lighting up in public.
886231
well, your lungs because when you walk,runplay basketball, play tennis or even golf. smoking effects your lungs and slows you down in any physical activity
942181
The government will always controll us-there's no getting away from that.  I have been living in scotland for 3 months now, and have been working in a pub for the duration, and i've yet to make up my mind whether its a good thing or not.  As a non smoker, i can see the benifits of not stinking of smoke or inhaling second hand smoke all night.  However on the flip side, if i really hated stinking of ciggeretts and inhaling second hand smoke, i wouldn't work in a smokey enviroment, and i would stay away from similar enviroments.  What i DON'T think is a good thing is crowds of 20 to 30 people gathering outside a pub/club for a smoke-in the pouring rain. I think proper ventilation and/or a beer garden.  They are fantastic. especially with BBQs.
303064
Largely because the people who decide what should and should not be tolerated are smokers.  There is currently a bill in the NH Senate to ban smoking in all eating establishments.  It passed the House, and the Governor approves of it, but the Senate may kill it.  Why, because they all smoke!  I still hope the bill does pass.  NH is the only state in New England that does not have such a ban in place.  It has not hurt patronage to restaurants in the other states. In fact, patronage has increased.  I know there are restaurants I refuse to go into due to smoking.  I have the same problem you do compounded by anxiety reaction to a nicotine allergy.  I refuse to go into a Blakes, Friendly's or Applebees restaurant because of the smoking.  They would get my business if smoking were banned. \nI find that, generally speaking, most smokers are the most thoughtless, inconsiderate people on the planet.  They don't care if their smoking infringes on the rights of others.  They don't care if it is harmful to others.  They make a huge mess by dumping the butts all over the place because they are lazy slobs.  The worst thing is that they drop them into mulch in public landscaping thinking it is a safe spot, when it is the most dangerous spot to put it.  Mulch is highly flammable and you have no idea how many mulch fires and smolderings I have had to put out over the years!  It is their right to harm themselves, but they have no right to infringe on the rights of others who do not wish to be exposed.  Rights have to be earned, not given.  Furthermore, rights come with responsibility.  If your rights infringe upon the rights of others, then find some other way or place to assert your rights where no one else can be harmed or bothered.  That's my 2 cents!
478455
I agree - but most of the toxic stuff goes into their lungs.  If they smoke more, they'll die sooner, and leave us with fresher air.