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If you don't smoke, do you tell people who do smoke, that they shouldn't?

I have older friends in their 50's that smoke, but I don't bother saying anything because I figure they are old enough to know better and I'd rather not beat a dead horse.

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20 Answers to "If you don't smoke, do you tell people who do smoke, that they shouldn't?"

  1. KingofSwords - 56-60 years old - male

    Posted by KingofSwords Mar 25th, 2012 at 2:47PM

    I don't. I figure someone who is an adult should be aware of the health risks of smoking. Plus, it is written on the pack of cigarettes. What I will tell them is not to smoke around me. I don't care for their smoke. I would ask them what color flowers would they like on their grave. Usually, someone understands that they should not light up around me.

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  2. OnewithJC - 36-40 years old - female

    Posted by OnewithJC Sep 6th, 2012 at 5:04AM

    No but with that it mind, they need to realize that I don't smoke so they shouldn't come near me while smoking because it is like they are telling me that I should smoke. Hope you catch my drift. :)

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  3. Robert648 - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by Robert648 Apr 5th, 2012 at 9:05PM

    No, unless they want me to pay more for their health care. I find often that unhealthy people think all of us should pay for their bad habits which lead to poor health.

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  4. diverseflower - 16-17 years old - female

    Posted by diverseflower Apr 5th, 2012 at 8:32PM

    no, just because you dont smoke doesn't mean they can't.

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  5. Endomorph - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by Endomorph Mar 25th, 2012 at 3:19PM

    I am an ex-smoker, but I am not one of "those" types of ex-smokers that'll act like they're ready to cough up a lung if they're around cigarette smoke again! I try to live and let live, as much as possible.

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  6. kikis2 - 22-25 years old - female

    Posted by kikis2 Mar 25th, 2012 at 2:08PM

    Grrr. People don't seem to realise that what others do is none of their business.'Sif they've somehow missed the smoking warning of the last decade. One of my friends is like this. It's pretty damn annoying. Her boyfriend's not allowed to smoke. Her friends can't smoke near her. And she once humiliated me in public when I was just a little bit high.

    *Sigh* She's lucky I love her so damn much...

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  7. stardust7 - 18-21 years old - female

    Posted by stardust7 Mar 25th, 2012 at 2:04PM

    definately! and now i started smoking myself and still tell others they should quit. i just dont overdo it. i tell them once, maybe twice and then stop. more times if they are my friends. actually i only tell my friends. dont care about the others. smoking leads to death sooner or later.

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  8. thewingedone - 46-50 years old - female

    Posted by thewingedone Mar 25th, 2012 at 2:02PM

    personally i just try to avoid them
    at all costs,i sing fundraising
    for Cancer Research,and i have had people
    putting money in my bucket holding a lighted cigarette,
    and even standing right near to me and smoking.what can you do, is difficult .

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  9. Pumpkinseeds - 22-25 years old - female

    Posted by Pumpkinseeds Mar 25th, 2012 at 1:54PM

    No I used to smoke and I miss it. What people want to do with their bodies is their business. They know the risks, there is even a warning on the cigarette packet.

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  10. yrral32 - 56-60 years old - male

    Posted by yrral32 Mar 25th, 2012 at 1:54PM

    no - their choice

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  11. MmmBabi - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by MmmBabi Mar 25th, 2012 at 1:52PM

    No, unless they ask me my thoughts on the matter. If they ask me then I'm honest.

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  12. thx1138a - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by thx1138a Mar 25th, 2012 at 1:52PM

    No. People who smoke know it's not the best thing to do. No need to remind them.

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  13. MomentaryLapseOfReason - 18-21 years old - male

    Posted by MomentaryLapseOfReason Mar 25th, 2012 at 1:52PM

    I quit. And I only tell the people I'm really close to. For everyone else, it's their choice, I'm nobody to try and enforce my opinions...

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  14. revrndale - 61-65 years old - male

    Posted by revrndale Mar 25th, 2012 at 1:51PM

    I will sometimes mention some of the hazards of smoking to those who smoke ; BUT I don't argue about it .....
    One of my best points is that in males ; smoking can cause diseases of the vessels going into the groin , leading to weak erections and / or IMPOTENCE ... I know of at least four young guys who have quit when I pointed that out to them ...

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  15. Gemzaayy - 26-30 years old - female

    Posted by Gemzaayy Mar 25th, 2012 at 1:50PM

    No you should mind your own business :-)
    We already know k?

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  16. tarquino - 41-45 years old - male

    Posted by tarquino Mar 25th, 2012 at 1:50PM

    No. I've been smoking on and off, (mostly on), since 1989, but when I do occasionally stop (about four and a half years is my record); I never presume to do that - everyone knows it's gonna do you in after a while, but it's none of my business to pontificate.

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  17. johnnywillsave - 26-30 years old - male

    Posted by johnnywillsave Mar 25th, 2012 at 1:48PM

    I've had people tell me that. Its always nice to just let it go. I hate when people tell me because I still enjoy it. I know its sooo bad and I could die one day, but by the time that comes around I'll hopefully be old enough and did what I needed to do with my life.

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  18. WakgUp - 31-35 years old - female

    Posted by WakgUp Mar 25th, 2012 at 1:48PM

    I dont tell anyone how they should or shouldnt be

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  19. MrBrownstone - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by MrBrownstone Mar 25th, 2012 at 1:47PM

    No. We all have vices

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  20. Cosreal - 26-30 years old - female

    Posted by Cosreal Mar 25th, 2012 at 1:47PM

    i still share my concern.

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