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gillie:
I agree cigarette smoke is not a pleasant smell but I find it difficult to believe that meals and holidays can be ruined by the odd smoker in the outside area of a taverna.  ???
Usually these are open on three sides even if they have a roof. There is usually a sea breeze and I can't think that clothes and hair will smell with all the swims, showers and time spent in the open air. If it really is so bad to you then why not mention it, politely, to the the smoking table and I'm sure they would happily move. I have observed non-smokers being very rude and "telling" others to stop it and how disgusting they are. We are not in England and it is allowed and it is so wonderful for a smoker not to have to always lurk about feeling like a pariah. Let's face it, we all love to watch the Greek dancing. The amount of barbecue fuel that is used every evening is huge and the smell not very nice at all and certainly not good for us but we love the spectacle and know we would never be allowed to set light to tables and floors in England in this way!!  ;D  Let's just be tolerant.

I have just given up smoking - not had one since October! Bet you don't believe me those of you who know me, but it's true.

Sellsy:
Good post there Gillie, tolerance , live and let live values come through in yours and many posts on this thread, values and rules for living that we certainly share , and have brought our children up to appreciate.I was in two minds before posting. It was triggered after we had an expensive meal spoilt by regular smoking from all sides around our evening meal. Just wondered what people thought? where the line is etc? I got the feeling that as the smokers were in the majority, all engaging in the habit, that they no longer felt they needed to consider the comfort of others. Not one smoker asked if it would be a problem for us or our child. I wonder if over time regular smokers become entirely desensitised  to the smell and impact of smoke in semi alfresco environments. I have choice were I travel to, how close I would sit my children to fire shows etc. I'm certainly not a health and safety guru, but given the choice , I would, without fuss or judgement , always attempt to sit my family away from other people's smoke, especially when eating. Given the present management of smoking in the uk it can be a bit of a shock on holiday, especially for children.

loftyscot:
Has anyone ever farted (silently) when eating Al Fresco in San Stef ?

Given the amounts of marinated food and gassy Mythos consumed by Forum members I can't belive everybody manages to hold it in or waits for an appropriate moment to pass in private  ;)

Rover:
Don't know Loftyscot, but I will let you know if I hear anything!

Gavlah1973:
The wife let rip during our last visit. This was at the Ozzy Oil Bbq night. Sellsy was there but I don't think he heard.  I think Kerry heard but she kept belting out '24 hours from Tulsa' like the true pro she is!

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