Comments on: Don’t smoke? You suck.

By: Global Voices Online » Kuwait: The Trouble with Non-Smokers

Global Voices Online » Kuwait: The Trouble with Non-Smokers — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:09:15 +0000

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By: PASHA

PASHA — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:46:24 +0000

Leave it up to the business owner is what I think. I also think it’s wise for a business owner to accommodate both smokers and non smokers with a semi perfect balance and comfort.

Considerate smokers do exist, ever come across a considerate non smokers?

“People talk about how hard it is to stop smoking; about as hard as it is to start flossing” -Mitch Hedberg (commedian)

By: Seham.S

Seham.S — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:27:00 +0000

I agree with you 100% .I have asthma , my precious daughter too.I always think that the smoking area should be the worst spot in the restaurants, although it is useless because smoke goes everywhere.The problem is with the people themselves .For example in marina mall there are non smoking signes but..WHO CARES????????many times , when sitting in a restaurant i ask the manager to tell his customers to stop smoking but he wouldnt ! First because he does not want to lose the customer ,and second because the people wont listen!!!So we have to sit there annoyed.couphing .and covering our noses and mouths to minimize the effect.So to all smokers , PLZ respect yourself and others, and think about children with asthma

By: pinkdress

pinkdress — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:52:30 +0000

Vbot, thank you.
Finally! An unselfish, open-minded smoker.

By: Vbot

Vbot — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:39:21 +0000

I smoke… I started smoking in Kuwait (see previous posts). In saying that, I hate over-filled ashtrays (anything over three butts is over-filled in my book), smoking in lifts, and I’m actually glad there’s no smoking on planes (ever been in a “smoking train”? It sucks). And as a smoker, I thought those video clips were bloody brilliant. I couldn’t stop laughing.

I agree generally that there should be ample room for non-smokers and for people who dislike the smell, especially while eating. But some of the Nazi laws being passed from the States and even in parts of the Far East are getting to be a bit much. Balance. Extreme anything is just evil.

By: Shadowq8

Shadowq8 — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:31:42 +0000

Only real men Smoke, that is why you see all the kids think they are men because they smoke.

By: Not Dead Yet

Not Dead Yet — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:18:53 +0000

Not really, I’m an average smoker. It just pisses me off when people are so biased to a subject that they’re blinded to whats on the other side. Someone always needs to play devil’s advocate in every argument.

By: pinkdress

pinkdress — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 10:05:34 +0000

not dead yet, from the looks of your arguments i am guessing that u really love your smokes

By: Not Dead Yet

Not Dead Yet — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:00:15 +0000

I think Cinescape here in Kuwait have it the other way around cuz I’d have no service when I’m in the lobby, but as soon as I’m inside, service’s is back up! And you can thank Cinescape for that.

And yes, you ALL have answered your phones at the movies, at least to tell your mom/wife/girlfriend that you’re catching a flick and to stop them from calling you every 5 seconds because you WILL NOT be able to ignore them. And NO, you won’t SMS/BBM them back cuz you want to keep your eye on the movie, not your phone’s screen.

By: Mark

Mark — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 06:32:26 +0000

Not Dead Yet: No, I have never answered my phone at a movie theater and I love the fact that they now block cell phone signals. Are movie theaters losing business because of that?

By: Not Dead Yet

Not Dead Yet — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 06:30:49 +0000

pinkdress: Come on! What “norm”? There are no norms anymore! Thats like telling me that the norm in the world is being ‘white’.
Mark: Don’t tell me u’ve NEVER answered ur phone at a movie theatre? People ALWAYS like to impose themselves on others and thats just the way it is.

By: Mark

Mark — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 05:31:21 +0000

Not Dead Yet: Freedom of expression is accepted except when it starts effecting other people in the same way you can’t go around with a knife stabbing people.