Is the new anti-smoking law working?
#361
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Re: Is the new anti-smoking law working?
Just reading that lots of bars are considering charging for drinks as you get them, like UK, as people are having a few drinks, then saying "Just popping outside for a fag!" never to be seen again. The famous "sinpa"
#362
Re: Is the new anti-smoking law working?
I think we have to differentiate between the coastal areas, and the rest of Spain (especially the towns and cities) which is where most of the population live. It's true that in the summer a certain number will sit at a terraza outside, but a large number still stand inside at the bar, nibble on their tapas and chat to their acquaintances. Plus, the terrazas are normally served by waiters, and there the bill is extra to reflect the extra work (and also pay for the high fees the bar has to pay for this privilege to the council)
#363
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Re: Is the new anti-smoking law working?
I think we have to differentiate between the coastal areas, and the rest of Spain (especially the towns and cities) which is where most of the population live. It's true that in the summer a certain number will sit at a terraza outside, but a large number still stand inside at the bar, nibble on their tapas and chat to their acquaintances. Plus, the terrazas are normally served by waiters, and there the bill is extra to reflect the extra work (and also pay for the high fees the bar has to pay for this privilege to the council)
And most places do charge a supplement drings and even for a Cornetto.
#364
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Re: Is the new anti-smoking law working?
No, I said it was from the quoted link (so that people could look at all of it if they chose, like you have ) and my emphasis was to show people the benefits of not smoking. Many people DO go cold turkey.
Sorry if people did find it misleading, I thought it was helpful.
Sorry if people did find it misleading, I thought it was helpful.
I went cold turkey 20 years ago. Tried a couple of times before my successful attempt. One of the problems I had on my unsuccessful attempts was feeling a little 'spacey'. Then I thought to myself "A few years ago I might have paid to feel this high!" So then I decided to enjoy my new found oxygen high....for free! That felt so much better. :-)
#365
Re: Is the new anti-smoking law working?
My daughter is giving up smoking by using the 'electronic' cigarettes. The cartridges give off a smoke ... which isn't smelly or annoying to anyone ... and she does get a nicotine hit but there are different strengths. She has found she is using the 'cigarette' less and less and besides not having smelly clothes she feels much healthier, and, as a singer, has found she can sing much better too holding notes for longer she has recommended the cigarette to my sister in law who was on 20 a day and has cut back dramatically and feels so much healthier too, she now feels that after many abortive atempts in the past that this one is actually working for her
#366
Re: Is the new anti-smoking law working?
My daughter is giving up smoking by using the 'electronic' cigarettes. The cartridges give off a smoke ... which isn't smelly or annoying to anyone ... and she does get a nicotine hit but there are different strengths. She has found she is using the 'cigarette' less and less and besides not having smelly clothes she feels much healthier, and, as a singer, has found she can sing much better too holding notes for longer she has recommended the cigarette to my sister in law who was on 20 a day and has cut back dramatically and feels so much healthier too, she now feels that after many abortive atempts in the past that this one is actually working for her
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Plus I have read that the Junta of Andalusia is looking into the effects these things have too. It seems that they are unregulated as to what is inside them.
#367
Re: Is the new anti-smoking law working?
They may not be as safe as you think.
From the USA
Plus I have read that the Junta of Andalusia is looking into the effects these things have too. It seems that they are unregulated as to what is inside them.
From the USA
Plus I have read that the Junta of Andalusia is looking into the effects these things have too. It seems that they are unregulated as to what is inside them.
#368
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Re: Is the new anti-smoking law working?
As regards giving up smoking, whichever way that works for you is the right way.
#372
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Re: Is the new anti-smoking law working?
Jim
P.S. Wonder if you can get them in IKEA in the shop in the foyer
Last edited by Bigger Jim; Jan 17th 2011 at 7:13 am.
#373
Re: Is the new anti-smoking law working?
Anyone remember Skoal Bandits? That might be a way of nicotine addicts getting their hit without affecting others.
They were introduced to the UK in the mid 80's but banned very quickly.
Looks like the tobacco industry is going this way
They were introduced to the UK in the mid 80's but banned very quickly.
Looks like the tobacco industry is going this way
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Re: Is the new anti-smoking law working?
Taking tobacco like that? You get the most amazing mouth cancers.