Smoking ban in malls
Oct 31st 2004, 8:19 am
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Smoking ban in malls
Just reading in the Gulf News that despite pushing for a smoking ban and putting "by law" on the no smoking signs, the Dubai municipality will not actually enforce the ban or issue any fines.
So what was the point of that law?!
So what was the point of that law?!
Oct 31st 2004, 8:21 am
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Re: Smoking ban in malls
Originally Posted by kristy
Just reading in the Gulf News that despite pushing for a smoking ban and putting "by law" on the no smoking signs, the Dubai municipality will not actually enforce the ban or issue any fines.
So what was the point of that law?!
So what was the point of that law?!
Excellent!!
Oct 31st 2004, 8:30 am
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Re: Smoking ban in malls
Originally Posted by Truth Speak
It was a good conversation starter for a couple of weeks. The Burjaman has nice new no smoking signs right next to the ashtrays.
Excellent!!
Excellent!!
And... not only locals. Went to the bowling alley in Doha. Should be smoking free area. But bunch of 'white ladies' just smoked like chimney next to the sign.
No smoking by law... but I never see any police or anybody enforce the law. So what is the point of the law????
Oct 31st 2004, 8:37 am
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Re: Smoking ban in malls
Originally Posted by novita77
In Doha, most malls are non smoking area. But those ppl (mostly local) just so ignorance, they smoke to the next smoking sign.
And... not only locals. Went to the bowling alley in Doha. Should be smoking free area. But bunch of 'white ladies' just smoked like chimney next to the sign.
No smoking by law... but I never see any police or anybody enforce the law. So what is the point of the law????
And... not only locals. Went to the bowling alley in Doha. Should be smoking free area. But bunch of 'white ladies' just smoked like chimney next to the sign.
No smoking by law... but I never see any police or anybody enforce the law. So what is the point of the law????
The malls are supposed to enforce the ban "at their discretion" so I think I'll get JC to test out what this might involve! Purely as an interesting scientific experiment.
Oct 31st 2004, 8:39 am
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Re: Smoking ban in malls
Originally Posted by kristy
No blessed point at all apparently.
The malls are supposed to enforce the ban "at their discretion" so I think I'll get JC to test out what this might involve! Purely as an interesting scientific experiment.
The malls are supposed to enforce the ban "at their discretion" so I think I'll get JC to test out what this might involve! Purely as an interesting scientific experiment.
(or perhaps.............)
Oct 31st 2004, 8:43 am
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Re: Smoking ban in malls
Originally Posted by Truth Speak
What if they throw him in the prison and throw away the keys.
(or perhaps.............)
(or perhaps.............)
Oct 31st 2004, 8:48 am
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Re: Smoking ban in malls
Originally Posted by kristy
If he's allowed visitors, it might be a good chance to get his undivided attention!!
Oct 31st 2004, 8:53 am
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Re: Smoking ban in malls
Originally Posted by joseph.creative
only if u bring me cigarettes....
Sorry, I'm being distracted by the difficulty in performing everyday tasks with these daft nails, i.e. open yoghurts, peel stickers off apples. Might pop over to expatwoman to ask for advice.
Oct 31st 2004, 8:56 am
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Re: Smoking ban in malls
Originally Posted by kristy
Maybe.
Sorry, I'm being distracted by the difficulty in performing everyday tasks with these daft nails, i.e. open yoghurts, peel stickers off apples. Might pop over to expatwoman to ask for advice.
Sorry, I'm being distracted by the difficulty in performing everyday tasks with these daft nails, i.e. open yoghurts, peel stickers off apples. Might pop over to expatwoman to ask for advice.
Oct 31st 2004, 8:59 am
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Re: Smoking ban in malls
Originally Posted by joseph.creative
what u want to learn how to sharpen them? maybe you can borrow their axle grinder.
Oct 31st 2004, 9:01 am
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Re: Smoking ban in malls
Originally Posted by joseph.creative
what u want to learn how to sharpen them? maybe you can borrow their axle grinder.
Oct 31st 2004, 9:02 am
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Re: Smoking ban in malls
Originally Posted by novita77
You earn your middle name 'sarcastic' not for nothing ... lol...
Oct 31st 2004, 9:04 am
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Re: Smoking ban in malls
Originally Posted by kristy
Think I just want to know how to get rid of the damn things.
Oct 31st 2004, 9:07 am
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Re: Smoking ban in malls
Originally Posted by joseph.creative
I have a pair of pliers in the kitchen...
Oct 31st 2004, 9:09 am
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Re: Smoking ban in malls
Originally Posted by kristy
Do you? Ok we can try that later.... oh no wait, maybe on Wednesday.....
Just wondering how you put up with him in everyday life????????????
