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#1
Apr 24, 2005, 11:12 PM
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How can I properly communicate to smokers?
I just can't breathe well when others smoke around me. Right there I want to tell them to temporarily stop 'til I leave. I know they're also aware of the consequences of smoking so somehow it's inappropriate to retell it to them.
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Apr 24, 2005, 11:27 PM
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Just ask them to politely not smoke around you or in your home. I am a smoker, however, I respect those who do not smoke. I have a friend who is a nonsmoker and never smoke around her.
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#3
Apr 24, 2005, 11:40 PM
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I am a smoker as well however I am very aware of who I smoke around. I smoke in my car, my bathroom and at work. When I am out and about, it's really not an issue. I would just say politly, that you are very allergic to cigarette smoke or say that your asthmatic. Maybe it will be easier for you to say something like that. A little fib is ok in this instance. Good luck.
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Apr 25, 2005, 07:44 AM
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I am in Canada where you cannot smoke in any public place anymore so it really isn't an issue. I don't feel I can say anything to smokers outside because I drive a car the spews all sorts of icky stuff that adds to pollutants in the air...I don't allow smoking inside my home or my car..this sounds somewhat ****, but if they want a cigarette they can step outside and I yet have anyone complain about having to do that....
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Apr 25, 2005, 10:30 AM
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I'm a smoker who lives in Kentucky. Must every you go someone in smoking. So I know it has to be hard for someone with breathing problems. Just politely ask them to refrane from smoking while around you. I myself would respect that person. But I live in a tobacco growing state and some people here would be offended if you asked them to stop smoking. All I can say is Good Luck.
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Apr 25, 2005, 10:36 AM
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I'm guessing that in Manila, you are up against a pretty pronounced lack of public awareness of the second hand smoke issue. Or, so I have surmised from my travels. Anyway, I hope you can find your voice in this. As you can see, all of the smokers here, myself included are sensitive to the various tolerances of others. But you're right that there is no point in trying to tell anyone it's a bad habit. We pretty much know that. But we don't know how uncomfortable you may be unless you say so. Most people don't want to make anyone uncomfortable. Just talk to 'em. good luck.
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Apr 26, 2005, 04:28 AM
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Thanks guys.
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The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases. -Carl Jung |
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Apr 26, 2005, 05:20 PM
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When I was pregnant I stopped smoking well for about 15 months I was a non smoker. It bothered me every where I went when I was pregnant people would smoke. Going in Wally world of course there were several people smoking out by the door. Smoke made me sick to my stomach literally. No one in my family was allowed to smoke around me. So that's how you should be, you don't like smoke, don't hang out with smokers. You don't like smoking in your car don't let people smoke. It's not rude to tell people your home your rules. Just come out and say it. I don't like people to smoke around me. I now smoke but never in my home or around my kid. In the car if I really need a cig. I get out of my car and play peek a boo with my daughter. You have to stick to your guns about smoking.
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#9
Apr 27, 2005, 08:24 AM
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I don't hang out with smokers. That smoker was actually my barber
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The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases. -Carl Jung |
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Apr 28, 2005, 02:32 PM
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Piggy, I'm a smoker and I think that if you're honest with them, most will not have a problem. I don't mind putting it out for others.
Ry |
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