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Rover:
I am a "reformed" smoker, but I do find the smell of smoke unpleasant, even outdoors. What annoys me though, is when the rules (and I think there are some!) are openly flaunted. Last year I was in a bar in SS, which was enclosed on all sides, and a customer lit a cig. right next to the "No Smoking" sign. When we pointed to the sign, the response was "this is Greece, who minds?" Of course the bar staff should not allow this, but no action was taken. I felt that an unpleasant scene would ensue if I started protesting, so did nothing. The problem is that the "rules" are not enforced in Greece (and other EU countries) to the extent that they are in the UK.

Richard/Jackie/Nathan:
I stopped smoking 18 months ago. When I did smoke I enjoyed being able to smoke after my meal whilst sat at the table. I would say that I always tried to be considerate and not to light up if the people next to me where mid course. Now I have no issue with people smoking around me, after all they are ot breaking any laws by smoking outdorrs. I find it highly irritating that people would try to impose their views and beliefs on others who are doing nothing wrong. If you don't like someone legally smoking next to you then move or sit inside. I am getting realy sick & tired of lefty do gooders constantly telling other people how to live their lives! Rant over.

Rover:
Sounds to me like you need a cigarette!

Jimbo:
Rover - I regard the ban on smoking in bars in the UK as outrageous. How nice that the Greeks (some of the longest-living people in the world) have a more relaxed attitude to overbearing regulations.  I can happily accept not smoking in restaurants - but bars? I don't think so.

I suggest that people who don't like the smell of smoke don't go to barbecues.

Personally, I dislike the smell of sanctimoniousness.

Rover:
Ahh Jimbo, your habit has impaired your sense of smell. Tobacco smoke and the smell of cooking are different.

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