Wrote a non-smokers rant and with a fellow user's inputs, realized it should be drafted better as a discussion for the greater good.
Passive second-hand smoking is not only harmful but irritating too. There are designated smoking zones in offices but not all smokers exclusively stick to them given the numbers at the tea joints just outside the office buildings. Are smoking zones undersized? Chai n/a? Need wider space?
Outside office hours, smoking in public places causes the same problem. When you walk while smoking, the people behind you suffocate. If there're shared balconies or close windows, that smoke makes way into your neighbor's place. If they complain, consider at least changing your smoking place if shifting is not possible for either of you.
Use the best possible smell suppressing method, chewing gum or whatever during office hours if you don't have an isolated desk or you have to attend meetings. People feel embarrassed to bluntly call it out. Don't make them suffer.
If you have the resources, have you tried to consider quitting? There are Psychiatry/Neurology specialists for this. You, your loved ones and non-smokers all will be grateful.
I tried my best to humbly put the points across. It isn't intended to offend anyone.
I was a chain smoker, somehow I have quit. Heres my 2 cent. Nicotine is a drug and it’s addictive. It government has decided to sell this drug in public for profit, then its not smokers vs non smokers, suffering and inconvenience should be for everyone.
Govt has also made it illegal to smoke in public places. Govt has also prohibited roadside encroachment to set up tea stalls where tobacco products are sold.
This is a "koi rokega nahi to mai karega" attitude. In fact it's worse when you want the suffering to be shared with those who didn't choose it.
Lol… thoda soch le bolne se pehle
I have observed many freshers joining seniors during smoking break for “networking”. is this a common thing and does it help in getting promos?
I don’t smoke but will consider it if there’s a benefit for my career.
Never do that please. Health >>> every other thing in life. Few lakhs won’t matter if you don’t have the time left to...
There are smokers at every damn place in Bangalore How can one protect themselves from passive smoking? Any good mask recommendations?
I never really understood this. What makes you enjoy smoking? Not trying to judge, just trying to understand your perspective. I know that you know it’s bad.
I (22 M) and my brother (25 M) live with our parents on a different floor in the same house. My brother is a smoker. He started smoking in house only last 2-3 months. I can't handle the smell of smoke nor do I want to do passive smoking ...
I don't have much of a advice here. But please keep us posted whatever you do. We want lafda 😅