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Sellsy:
As non smoker I wonder what members views are on smoking while dining on terraces and balconies? We love the Little Prince, on our last two meals on the Veranda near the roadside we were surrounded on all sides by tables of smokers who lit up after every course. This did not run in sequence with our courses which meant we were practically tasting cigarette smoke as we ate? Am I being pedantic? Is this an acceptable part of alfresco dining? I notice ashtrays are provided both in and outdoors in all SS restaurants.

Jimbo:
As I smoke a lot, I always try to sit as far away from other people as possible. Little Prince used to have a non-smoking area, which is a good idea. With a tactful approach most smokers will move or pop off-piste for a quick drag. Little Prince is the most popular venue in Ag Stef, so it can get a bit crowded.

Nafsika has a very large no-smoking area.

After a long winter huddled under the space-heaters in wine-bar gardens, it's a real pleasure to be able to relax and smoke in Greece. All it takes is a bit of give-and-take and everybody can be happy. After all, smokers spend the winter outside - perhaps non-smokers could share the experience by eating inside!

D@G:

--- Quote from: Jimbo on March 15, 2013, 03:17:23 PM ---As I smoke a lot, I always try to sit as far away from other people as possible. Little Prince used to have a non-smoking area, which is a good idea. With a tactful approach most smokers will move or pop off-piste for a quick drag. Little Prince is the most popular venue in Ag Stef, so it can get a bit crowded.

Nafsika has a very large no-smoking area.

After a long winter huddled under the space-heaters in wine-bar gardens, it's a real pleasure to be able to relax and smoke in Greece. All it takes is a bit of give-and-take and everybody can be happy. After all, smokers spend the winter outside - perhaps non-smokers could share the experience by eating inside!

--- End quote ---

Why should non smokers share the experience? They have not chosen an alienating habit in the first instance.

* this is coming from a former (30 a day for 18 years) smoker.

This will be my first time in SS as a non smoker. In previous years I would always get up and smoke away from the tables (usually away from the restaurant completely) because my children were always seated at the table. I would expect anybody else to smoke away from my children also and won't mind telling any smokers either.

Jimbo:
I find that slightly aggressive response a little sad. I think it should be "ask" not "tell."

Sellsy:
lol Jimbo! All for a bit of a common sense approach but don't think the missus would like to dine 'in' every night! Think we were a little unlucky re the number of smokers surrounding our tables last year. Cant say I  noticed many non smoking areas around town last year? Don't think its a problem when you really are 'outside', but many areas are half and half. Don't really want to cause a 'us and them' thread but personally, if there were clear non smoking alfresco tables, I think I would happily wait to sit there. Never been a smoker just struggle with the whole thing, however,each to their own, especially on holiday!

D@g as an ex smoker would you now  look out for non smoking areas?

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