喫煙所

Wed 2007/03/21 20:21 JST
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喫煙所 title=

日本での住むことは死ぬほど好き。イギリスに住んでいたときと比べて、文句が圧倒的に少ない。文句があるなら、それは喫煙率が高いぐらいだ。厚生労働省国民栄養の調査によりますと、30代男性の喫煙率は60%に近い。国民の50代以下の男性の過半数はタバコを吸う。

喫煙所 title=

喘息なので、煙が漂ってくると、息苦しくなるorz。
シアトルに住んでいたときには、カフェやレストランが全面的に禁煙になっていて、かなり快適だった。しかし、自分自身は日本に帰ってきたかったので、帰って来たら、喫煙のことは文句を言わないことにしたのだが、たまに独り言で文句言っています^^;

喫煙所 title=

このカフェでは禁煙席があると言われ入ってみたのだが、喫煙席はすぐ隣だった(爆)。禁煙席を設ける意味無し。

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  • Honey Kun
    Honey Kun in California (Registered on 2007/01/08)
    Student/ Server admininstrator
    http://honey-kun.livejournal.com/

    yea i can understand the smoking coming from an asian country everyone smokes.. i swear if one dude pulls his box out, everyone either pulls theirs out or asks the guy for one...you kinda get used to it i guess... but i understand your beef. maybe you should open a non smoking cafe :P make some big bucks there :P

    Wed 2007/03/21 21:11:27 JST (ID #45685)
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  • Honey Kun
    Honey Kun in California (Registered on 2007/01/08)
    Student/ Server admininstrator
    http://honey-kun.livejournal.com/

    yea i can understand the smoking coming from an asian country everyone smokes.. i swear if one dude pulls his box out, everyone either pulls theirs out or asks the guy for one...you kinda get used to it i guess... but i understand your beef. maybe you should open a non smoking cafe :P make some big bucks there :P

    Wed 2007/03/21 21:11:27 JST (ID #87689)
    reply to Honey Kun's comment
  • Honey Kun
    Honey Kun in California (Registered on 2007/01/08)
    Student/ Server admininstrator
    http://honey-kun.livejournal.com/

    yea i can understand the smoking coming from an asian country everyone smokes.. i swear if one dude pulls his box out, everyone either pulls theirs out or asks the guy for one...you kinda get used to it i guess... but i understand your beef. maybe you should open a non smoking cafe :P make some big bucks there :P

    Wed 2007/03/21 21:11:27 JST (ID #113385)
    reply to Honey Kun's comment
  • Honey Kun
    Honey Kun in California (Registered on 2007/01/08)
    Student/ Server admininstrator
    http://honey-kun.livejournal.com/

    yea i can understand the smoking coming from an asian country everyone smokes.. i swear if one dude pulls his box out, everyone either pulls theirs out or asks the guy for one...you kinda get used to it i guess... but i understand your beef. maybe you should open a non smoking cafe :P make some big bucks there :P

    Wed 2007/03/21 21:11:27 JST (ID #139210)
    reply to Honey Kun's comment
  • Demacrez
    Demacrez in Houston, Texas, US (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Link Cosplayer, Video Gamer, Amatuer Programmer, and Artist
    http://demacrez.blogspot.com

    Well every nation has to have the problems don't they? But I have no problem with smoking since my parents use to smoke but they quit a long time ago. But that's pretty bad that people there smoke only to look... cool. @.@

    Wed 2007/03/21 21:19:06 JST (ID #45686)
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  • Demacrez
    Demacrez in Houston, Texas, US (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Link Cosplayer, Video Gamer, Amatuer Programmer, and Artist
    http://demacrez.blogspot.com

    Well every nation has to have the problems don't they? But I have no problem with smoking since my parents use to smoke but they quit a long time ago. But that's pretty bad that people there smoke only to look... cool. @.@

    Wed 2007/03/21 21:19:06 JST (ID #87690)
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  • Demacrez
    Demacrez in Houston, Texas, US (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Link Cosplayer, Video Gamer, Amatuer Programmer, and Artist
    http://demacrez.blogspot.com

    Well every nation has to have the problems don't they? But I have no problem with smoking since my parents use to smoke but they quit a long time ago. But that's pretty bad that people there smoke only to look... cool. @.@

    Wed 2007/03/21 21:19:06 JST (ID #113386)
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  • Demacrez
    Demacrez in Houston, Texas, US (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Link Cosplayer, Video Gamer, Amatuer Programmer, and Artist
    http://demacrez.blogspot.com

    Well every nation has to have the problems don't they? But I have no problem with smoking since my parents use to smoke but they quit a long time ago. But that's pretty bad that people there smoke only to look... cool. @.@

    Wed 2007/03/21 21:19:06 JST (ID #139211)
    reply to Demacrez's comment
  • Alafista OTAKU
    Alafista OTAKU in Singapore (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Policy & Research Officer
    http://www.alafista.com/

    over here in Singapore I think most of the public places are not allowed to smoke, from the cafes to the bus-stops. But theres always a few fagarts that think they look cool by smoking in the restricted areas and making the rest suffer.

    Our government does employ scare tactic to deter people to smoke. They print scary pictures of lung cancer, throat cancer and all sorts of scary diseases on the cigarette boxes, then they tax it real hard ... but still people smoke. LOL

    Wed 2007/03/21 21:29:08 JST (ID #45687)
    reply to Alafista OTAKU's comment
  • Alafista OTAKU
    Alafista OTAKU in Singapore (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Policy & Research Officer
    http://www.alafista.com/

    over here in Singapore I think most of the public places are not allowed to smoke, from the cafes to the bus-stops. But theres always a few fagarts that think they look cool by smoking in the restricted areas and making the rest suffer.

    Our government does employ scare tactic to deter people to smoke. They print scary pictures of lung cancer, throat cancer and all sorts of scary diseases on the cigarette boxes, then they tax it real hard ... but still people smoke. LOL

    Wed 2007/03/21 21:29:08 JST (ID #87691)
    reply to Alafista OTAKU's comment
  • Alafista OTAKU
    Alafista OTAKU in Singapore (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Policy & Research Officer
    http://www.alafista.com/

    over here in Singapore I think most of the public places are not allowed to smoke, from the cafes to the bus-stops. But theres always a few fagarts that think they look cool by smoking in the restricted areas and making the rest suffer.

    Our government does employ scare tactic to deter people to smoke. They print scary pictures of lung cancer, throat cancer and all sorts of scary diseases on the cigarette boxes, then they tax it real hard ... but still people smoke. LOL

    Wed 2007/03/21 21:29:08 JST (ID #113387)
    reply to Alafista OTAKU's comment
  • Alafista OTAKU
    Alafista OTAKU in Singapore (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Policy & Research Officer
    http://www.alafista.com/

    over here in Singapore I think most of the public places are not allowed to smoke, from the cafes to the bus-stops. But theres always a few fagarts that think they look cool by smoking in the restricted areas and making the rest suffer.

    Our government does employ scare tactic to deter people to smoke. They print scary pictures of lung cancer, throat cancer and all sorts of scary diseases on the cigarette boxes, then they tax it real hard ... but still people smoke. LOL

    Wed 2007/03/21 21:29:08 JST (ID #139212)
    reply to Alafista OTAKU's comment
  • -XYZPDQ
    -XYZPDQ in Pennsylvania, United States (Registered on 2007/01/01)
    Student Engineer
    http://www.tgwnetohh.blogspot.com/

    Nah I don't smoke, its a personal choice, and I also made a promise to myself that I would not start, so I would not get addicted.


    I have been around my grandmother (who smokes) so it is not bad in light amounts. If there is a bar really smoking up the place, for the sake of my healthy lungs I would not go in.


    Im guessing Japan is a bit late in the world movement to restrict smoking. In the State of New Jersey, as far as I know it is illegal to smoke outside of your private property, or something to that accord. Most restauraunts here in Pennsylvania are also banning smoking, but you do get your "smoking or non-smoking" from waiters.


    Honestly, I don't think it's cool at all, and the stuff about diseases and cancer is true. I wasn't scared into thinking smoking is bad, it's just something I never wanted to do =).

    Wed 2007/03/21 21:54:01 JST (ID #45689)
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  • -XYZPDQ
    -XYZPDQ in Pennsylvania, United States (Registered on 2007/01/01)
    Student Engineer
    http://www.tgwnetohh.blogspot.com/

    Nah I don't smoke, its a personal choice, and I also made a promise to myself that I would not start, so I would not get addicted.


    I have been around my grandmother (who smokes) so it is not bad in light amounts. If there is a bar really smoking up the place, for the sake of my healthy lungs I would not go in.


    Im guessing Japan is a bit late in the world movement to restrict smoking. In the State of New Jersey, as far as I know it is illegal to smoke outside of your private property, or something to that accord. Most restauraunts here in Pennsylvania are also banning smoking, but you do get your "smoking or non-smoking" from waiters.


    Honestly, I don't think it's cool at all, and the stuff about diseases and cancer is true. I wasn't scared into thinking smoking is bad, it's just something I never wanted to do =).

    Wed 2007/03/21 21:54:01 JST (ID #87693)
    reply to -XYZPDQ's comment
  • -XYZPDQ
    -XYZPDQ in Pennsylvania, United States (Registered on 2007/01/01)
    Student Engineer
    http://www.tgwnetohh.blogspot.com/

    Nah I don't smoke, its a personal choice, and I also made a promise to myself that I would not start, so I would not get addicted.


    I have been around my grandmother (who smokes) so it is not bad in light amounts. If there is a bar really smoking up the place, for the sake of my healthy lungs I would not go in.


    Im guessing Japan is a bit late in the world movement to restrict smoking. In the State of New Jersey, as far as I know it is illegal to smoke outside of your private property, or something to that accord. Most restauraunts here in Pennsylvania are also banning smoking, but you do get your "smoking or non-smoking" from waiters.


    Honestly, I don't think it's cool at all, and the stuff about diseases and cancer is true. I wasn't scared into thinking smoking is bad, it's just something I never wanted to do =).

    Wed 2007/03/21 21:54:01 JST (ID #113389)
    reply to -XYZPDQ's comment
  • -XYZPDQ
    -XYZPDQ in Pennsylvania, United States (Registered on 2007/01/01)
    Student Engineer
    http://www.tgwnetohh.blogspot.com/

    Nah I don't smoke, its a personal choice, and I also made a promise to myself that I would not start, so I would not get addicted.


    I have been around my grandmother (who smokes) so it is not bad in light amounts. If there is a bar really smoking up the place, for the sake of my healthy lungs I would not go in.


    Im guessing Japan is a bit late in the world movement to restrict smoking. In the State of New Jersey, as far as I know it is illegal to smoke outside of your private property, or something to that accord. Most restauraunts here in Pennsylvania are also banning smoking, but you do get your "smoking or non-smoking" from waiters.


    Honestly, I don't think it's cool at all, and the stuff about diseases and cancer is true. I wasn't scared into thinking smoking is bad, it's just something I never wanted to do =).

    Wed 2007/03/21 21:54:01 JST (ID #139214)
    reply to -XYZPDQ's comment
  • Tofu-san
    Tofu-san in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (Registered on 2007/03/04)
    ecchi student
    http://tofusando.blogspot.com

    I don't smoke, because it's unhealthy, and even if I did want to smoke, I couldn't because I'm not 18 yet.

    Maybe this will be the only thing I dislike about Japan.

    Wed 2007/03/21 22:27:03 JST (ID #45690)
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  • Tofu-san
    Tofu-san in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (Registered on 2007/03/04)
    ecchi student
    http://tofusando.blogspot.com

    I don't smoke, because it's unhealthy, and even if I did want to smoke, I couldn't because I'm not 18 yet.

    Maybe this will be the only thing I dislike about Japan.

    Wed 2007/03/21 22:27:03 JST (ID #87694)
    reply to Tofu-san's comment
  • Tofu-san
    Tofu-san in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (Registered on 2007/03/04)
    ecchi student
    http://tofusando.blogspot.com

    I don't smoke, because it's unhealthy, and even if I did want to smoke, I couldn't because I'm not 18 yet.

    Maybe this will be the only thing I dislike about Japan.

    Wed 2007/03/21 22:27:03 JST (ID #113390)
    reply to Tofu-san's comment
  • Tofu-san
    Tofu-san in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (Registered on 2007/03/04)
    ecchi student
    http://tofusando.blogspot.com

    I don't smoke, because it's unhealthy, and even if I did want to smoke, I couldn't because I'm not 18 yet.

    Maybe this will be the only thing I dislike about Japan.

    Wed 2007/03/21 22:27:03 JST (ID #139215)
    reply to Tofu-san's comment
  • 3den
    3den in Takasaki City!! (Registered on 2007/03/16)
    http://hotxchick.blogspot.com/

    isnt tht better when all the jap died due to smoking then we can get more job availble there.

    Wed 2007/03/21 22:31:02 JST (ID #45691)
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  • 3den
    3den in Takasaki City!! (Registered on 2007/03/16)
    http://hotxchick.blogspot.com/

    isnt tht better when all the jap died due to smoking then we can get more job availble there.

    Wed 2007/03/21 22:31:02 JST (ID #87695)
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  • 3den
    3den in Takasaki City!! (Registered on 2007/03/16)
    http://hotxchick.blogspot.com/

    isnt tht better when all the jap died due to smoking then we can get more job availble there.

    Wed 2007/03/21 22:31:02 JST (ID #113391)
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  • 3den
    3den in Takasaki City!! (Registered on 2007/03/16)
    http://hotxchick.blogspot.com/

    isnt tht better when all the jap died due to smoking then we can get more job availble there.

    Wed 2007/03/21 22:31:02 JST (ID #139216)
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  • sakurasushi
    sakurasushi (Registered on 2007/01/31)
    http://www.japansugoi.com

    In Japan there seems to be mutual co-existance between smokers and non-smokers. Have a look at the funny video.
    http://japansugoi.com/wordpress/smokers-come-to-japan-video/

    Wed 2007/03/21 22:32:42 JST (ID #45692)
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  • sakurasushi
    sakurasushi (Registered on 2007/01/31)
    http://www.japansugoi.com

    In Japan there seems to be mutual co-existance between smokers and non-smokers. Have a look at the funny video.
    http://japansugoi.com/wordpress/smokers-come-to-japan-video/

    Wed 2007/03/21 22:32:42 JST (ID #87696)
    reply to sakurasushi's comment
  • sakurasushi
    sakurasushi (Registered on 2007/01/31)
    http://www.japansugoi.com

    In Japan there seems to be mutual co-existance between smokers and non-smokers. Have a look at the funny video.
    http://japansugoi.com/wordpress/smokers-come-to-japan-video/

    Wed 2007/03/21 22:32:42 JST (ID #113392)
    reply to sakurasushi's comment
  • sakurasushi
    sakurasushi (Registered on 2007/01/31)
    http://www.japansugoi.com

    In Japan there seems to be mutual co-existance between smokers and non-smokers. Have a look at the funny video.
    http://japansugoi.com/wordpress/smokers-come-to-japan-video/

    Wed 2007/03/21 22:32:42 JST (ID #139217)
    reply to sakurasushi's comment
  • D_Blade
    D_Blade in Montreal (Registered on 2006/12/31)
    Non-profit org. volunteering work addict

    It is rather funny how you depict things... Japan is usually well-known for having the best life expectancy rate on Earth. Still you say that a large number of people smoke. Surely Japan changes alot nowadays.

    It would be interesting to study the impact of this and predict scenarios...

    I never was interested in smoking,drinking or other deviant behaviors.
    I guess and upon personal experience that social role models and long-term thinking on health (Think Cancer!) play an important role on personal choices.

    Danny, will you choose this USB mask you told about us earlier? Or will you try to change some minds with the Darth Vader costume and his typical "asthmatic" voice?

    At 3den: You're SO opportunistic. But if you think like this, maybe there won't be any good employers left there. LOL.
    *sarcasm of the day*

    At Alafista OTAKU: I have been to Singapore once to visit my relatives. Laws are so strict there it's crazy (the funniest being no chewing-gum in the subway). But I appreciate this a lot... So clean there. And yes, there will always be strange ones who will not observe rules, as always...

    Wed 2007/03/21 22:47:56 JST (ID #45693)
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  • D_Blade
    D_Blade in Montreal (Registered on 2006/12/31)
    Non-profit org. volunteering work addict

    It is rather funny how you depict things... Japan is usually well-known for having the best life expectancy rate on Earth. Still you say that a large number of people smoke. Surely Japan changes alot nowadays.

    It would be interesting to study the impact of this and predict scenarios...

    I never was interested in smoking,drinking or other deviant behaviors.
    I guess and upon personal experience that social role models and long-term thinking on health (Think Cancer!) play an important role on personal choices.

    Danny, will you choose this USB mask you told about us earlier? Or will you try to change some minds with the Darth Vader costume and his typical "asthmatic" voice?

    At 3den: You're SO opportunistic. But if you think like this, maybe there won't be any good employers left there. LOL.
    *sarcasm of the day*

    At Alafista OTAKU: I have been to Singapore once to visit my relatives. Laws are so strict there it's crazy (the funniest being no chewing-gum in the subway). But I appreciate this a lot... So clean there. And yes, there will always be strange ones who will not observe rules, as always...

    Wed 2007/03/21 22:47:56 JST (ID #87697)
    reply to D_Blade's comment
  • D_Blade
    D_Blade in Montreal (Registered on 2006/12/31)
    Non-profit org. volunteering work addict

    It is rather funny how you depict things... Japan is usually well-known for having the best life expectancy rate on Earth. Still you say that a large number of people smoke. Surely Japan changes alot nowadays.

    It would be interesting to study the impact of this and predict scenarios...

    I never was interested in smoking,drinking or other deviant behaviors.
    I guess and upon personal experience that social role models and long-term thinking on health (Think Cancer!) play an important role on personal choices.

    Danny, will you choose this USB mask you told about us earlier? Or will you try to change some minds with the Darth Vader costume and his typical "asthmatic" voice?

    At 3den: You're SO opportunistic. But if you think like this, maybe there won't be any good employers left there. LOL.
    *sarcasm of the day*

    At Alafista OTAKU: I have been to Singapore once to visit my relatives. Laws are so strict there it's crazy (the funniest being no chewing-gum in the subway). But I appreciate this a lot... So clean there. And yes, there will always be strange ones who will not observe rules, as always...

    Wed 2007/03/21 22:47:56 JST (ID #113393)
    reply to D_Blade's comment
  • D_Blade
    D_Blade in Montreal (Registered on 2006/12/31)
    Non-profit org. volunteering work addict

    It is rather funny how you depict things... Japan is usually well-known for having the best life expectancy rate on Earth. Still you say that a large number of people smoke. Surely Japan changes alot nowadays.

    It would be interesting to study the impact of this and predict scenarios...

    I never was interested in smoking,drinking or other deviant behaviors.
    I guess and upon personal experience that social role models and long-term thinking on health (Think Cancer!) play an important role on personal choices.

    Danny, will you choose this USB mask you told about us earlier? Or will you try to change some minds with the Darth Vader costume and his typical "asthmatic" voice?

    At 3den: You're SO opportunistic. But if you think like this, maybe there won't be any good employers left there. LOL.
    *sarcasm of the day*

    At Alafista OTAKU: I have been to Singapore once to visit my relatives. Laws are so strict there it's crazy (the funniest being no chewing-gum in the subway). But I appreciate this a lot... So clean there. And yes, there will always be strange ones who will not observe rules, as always...

    Wed 2007/03/21 22:47:56 JST (ID #139218)
    reply to D_Blade's comment
  • LoboBrancoTimido
    LoboBrancoTimido (Registered on 2007/01/14)

    I don't smoke and never will(I need the money.lol) but my girlfriend does.

    Wed 2007/03/21 22:52:13 JST (ID #45694)
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  • LoboBrancoTimido
    LoboBrancoTimido (Registered on 2007/01/14)

    I don't smoke and never will(I need the money.lol) but my girlfriend does.

    Wed 2007/03/21 22:52:13 JST (ID #87698)
    reply to LoboBrancoTimido's comment
  • LoboBrancoTimido
    LoboBrancoTimido (Registered on 2007/01/14)

    I don't smoke and never will(I need the money.lol) but my girlfriend does.

    Wed 2007/03/21 22:52:13 JST (ID #113394)
    reply to LoboBrancoTimido's comment
  • LoboBrancoTimido
    LoboBrancoTimido (Registered on 2007/01/14)

    I don't smoke and never will(I need the money.lol) but my girlfriend does.

    Wed 2007/03/21 22:52:13 JST (ID #139219)
    reply to LoboBrancoTimido's comment
  • Adun
    Adun in Sydney, Australia (Registered on 2007/01/01)
    ColdFusion Developer
    http://www.moemoerabu.net

    Before and after the 2000 Olympic Games, the Australian Government banned smoking in public areas and all restaurants. On the cigarette packets there are even health warnings with graphic images of the results of smoking. Although I don't know if that does any good but its a start. I don't mind smoking at all. I do it at time like when I'm stressed out or when going out I'm a casual smoker.

    Also that Smoking Area looks awfully like the one outside Shibuya station, the one near that dog statue. I've been there and smoked there as well, lol.

    Wed 2007/03/21 23:04:04 JST (ID #45695)
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  • Adun
    Adun in Sydney, Australia (Registered on 2007/01/01)
    ColdFusion Developer
    http://www.moemoerabu.net

    Before and after the 2000 Olympic Games, the Australian Government banned smoking in public areas and all restaurants. On the cigarette packets there are even health warnings with graphic images of the results of smoking. Although I don't know if that does any good but its a start. I don't mind smoking at all. I do it at time like when I'm stressed out or when going out I'm a casual smoker.

    Also that Smoking Area looks awfully like the one outside Shibuya station, the one near that dog statue. I've been there and smoked there as well, lol.

    Wed 2007/03/21 23:04:04 JST (ID #87699)
    reply to Adun's comment
  • Adun
    Adun in Sydney, Australia (Registered on 2007/01/01)
    ColdFusion Developer
    http://www.moemoerabu.net

    Before and after the 2000 Olympic Games, the Australian Government banned smoking in public areas and all restaurants. On the cigarette packets there are even health warnings with graphic images of the results of smoking. Although I don't know if that does any good but its a start. I don't mind smoking at all. I do it at time like when I'm stressed out or when going out I'm a casual smoker.

    Also that Smoking Area looks awfully like the one outside Shibuya station, the one near that dog statue. I've been there and smoked there as well, lol.

    Wed 2007/03/21 23:04:04 JST (ID #113395)
    reply to Adun's comment
  • Adun
    Adun in Sydney, Australia (Registered on 2007/01/01)
    ColdFusion Developer
    http://www.moemoerabu.net

    Before and after the 2000 Olympic Games, the Australian Government banned smoking in public areas and all restaurants. On the cigarette packets there are even health warnings with graphic images of the results of smoking. Although I don't know if that does any good but its a start. I don't mind smoking at all. I do it at time like when I'm stressed out or when going out I'm a casual smoker.

    Also that Smoking Area looks awfully like the one outside Shibuya station, the one near that dog statue. I've been there and smoked there as well, lol.

    Wed 2007/03/21 23:04:04 JST (ID #139220)
    reply to Adun's comment
  • serogane
    serogane in Canada (Registered on 2007/02/19)
    Student
    http://gkhaven.blogspot.com

    This Bun-En technology intrigues me; it's almost like the Ionic Breeze we have here in NA.

    I hope it's not as useless though.

    Wed 2007/03/21 23:40:29 JST (ID #45696)
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  • serogane
    serogane in Canada (Registered on 2007/02/19)
    Student
    http://gkhaven.blogspot.com

    This Bun-En technology intrigues me; it's almost like the Ionic Breeze we have here in NA.

    I hope it's not as useless though.

    Wed 2007/03/21 23:40:29 JST (ID #87700)
    reply to serogane's comment
  • serogane
    serogane in Canada (Registered on 2007/02/19)
    Student
    http://gkhaven.blogspot.com

    This Bun-En technology intrigues me; it's almost like the Ionic Breeze we have here in NA.

    I hope it's not as useless though.

    Wed 2007/03/21 23:40:29 JST (ID #113396)
    reply to serogane's comment
  • serogane
    serogane in Canada (Registered on 2007/02/19)
    Student
    http://gkhaven.blogspot.com

    This Bun-En technology intrigues me; it's almost like the Ionic Breeze we have here in NA.

    I hope it's not as useless though.

    Wed 2007/03/21 23:40:29 JST (ID #139221)
    reply to serogane's comment
  • The_Observer
    The_Observer in Melbourne, Australia (Registered on 2007/03/19)
    Medico/Medhead...whatever...

    Gotta be fun for the entire branch of medicine from the GPs to the radiologists to the oncological surgeons then onwards to the Palliative Care physicians.

    Oh btw, did I mention that they treat their doctors there with utmost respect and reverence? Its got to be heaven

    Wed 2007/03/21 23:46:42 JST (ID #45697)
    reply to The_Observer's comment
  • The_Observer
    The_Observer in Melbourne, Australia (Registered on 2007/03/19)
    Medico/Medhead...whatever...

    Gotta be fun for the entire branch of medicine from the GPs to the radiologists to the oncological surgeons then onwards to the Palliative Care physicians.

    Oh btw, did I mention that they treat their doctors there with utmost respect and reverence? Its got to be heaven

    Wed 2007/03/21 23:46:42 JST (ID #87701)
    reply to The_Observer's comment
  • The_Observer
    The_Observer in Melbourne, Australia (Registered on 2007/03/19)
    Medico/Medhead...whatever...

    Gotta be fun for the entire branch of medicine from the GPs to the radiologists to the oncological surgeons then onwards to the Palliative Care physicians.

    Oh btw, did I mention that they treat their doctors there with utmost respect and reverence? Its got to be heaven

    Wed 2007/03/21 23:46:42 JST (ID #113397)
    reply to The_Observer's comment
  • The_Observer
    The_Observer in Melbourne, Australia (Registered on 2007/03/19)
    Medico/Medhead...whatever...

    Gotta be fun for the entire branch of medicine from the GPs to the radiologists to the oncological surgeons then onwards to the Palliative Care physicians.

    Oh btw, did I mention that they treat their doctors there with utmost respect and reverence? Its got to be heaven

    Wed 2007/03/21 23:46:42 JST (ID #139222)
    reply to The_Observer's comment
  • Zer0
    Zer0 in Singapore (Registered on 2007/01/11)
    Keyboard Warrior
    http://textfiend.net/zerohero

    Occasional cigars is not considered smoking. So I am not a smoker

    Anyway, cigarettes are expensive in Singapore. You have to pay more than 600yen for a pack of smokes

    Wed 2007/03/21 23:51:20 JST (ID #45699)
    reply to Zer0's comment
    • The Envoy
      The Envoy in Lands From Afar (Registered on 2009/05/27)
      Ambassador
      http://througheyesfromafar.blogspot.com/

      I have smoked cigars, cigarettes and shisha. I never got a habit with any of these though. And shisha isn't really considered "smoking" per say.

      Sun 2009/06/14 03:56:00 JST (ID #643975)
      reply to The Envoy's comment
  • Zer0
    Zer0 in Singapore (Registered on 2007/01/11)
    Keyboard Warrior
    http://textfiend.net/zerohero

    Occasional cigars is not considered smoking. So I am not a smoker

    Anyway, cigarettes are expensive in Singapore. You have to pay more than 600yen for a pack of smokes

    Wed 2007/03/21 23:51:20 JST (ID #87703)
    reply to Zer0's comment
  • Zer0
    Zer0 in Singapore (Registered on 2007/01/11)
    Keyboard Warrior
    http://textfiend.net/zerohero

    Occasional cigars is not considered smoking. So I am not a smoker

    Anyway, cigarettes are expensive in Singapore. You have to pay more than 600yen for a pack of smokes

    Wed 2007/03/21 23:51:20 JST (ID #113399)
    reply to Zer0's comment
  • Zer0
    Zer0 in Singapore (Registered on 2007/01/11)
    Keyboard Warrior
    http://textfiend.net/zerohero

    Occasional cigars is not considered smoking. So I am not a smoker

    Anyway, cigarettes are expensive in Singapore. You have to pay more than 600yen for a pack of smokes

    Wed 2007/03/21 23:51:20 JST (ID #139224)
    reply to Zer0's comment
  • Henry
    Henry in /usr/bin/ (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    anime/cosplay events organizer
    http://www.cosplay.ph

    i don't smoke and i have no plans to smoke a ciggy in the future ^^

    here in the Philippines, some major cities like makati banned smoking in public areas and there are some designated smoking areas

    Thu 2007/03/22 00:30:09 JST (ID #45700)
    reply to Henry's comment
  • Henry
    Henry in /usr/bin/ (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    anime/cosplay events organizer
    http://www.cosplay.ph

    i don't smoke and i have no plans to smoke a ciggy in the future ^^

    here in the Philippines, some major cities like makati banned smoking in public areas and there are some designated smoking areas

    Thu 2007/03/22 00:30:09 JST (ID #87704)
    reply to Henry's comment
  • Henry
    Henry in /usr/bin/ (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    anime/cosplay events organizer
    http://www.cosplay.ph

    i don't smoke and i have no plans to smoke a ciggy in the future ^^

    here in the Philippines, some major cities like makati banned smoking in public areas and there are some designated smoking areas

    Thu 2007/03/22 00:30:09 JST (ID #113400)
    reply to Henry's comment
  • Henry
    Henry in /usr/bin/ (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    anime/cosplay events organizer
    http://www.cosplay.ph

    i don't smoke and i have no plans to smoke a ciggy in the future ^^

    here in the Philippines, some major cities like makati banned smoking in public areas and there are some designated smoking areas

    Thu 2007/03/22 00:30:09 JST (ID #139225)
    reply to Henry's comment
  • becky lee of KNC
    becky lee of KNC in pasadena, sokal (Registered on 2007/03/17)
    webmistress/ ceo
    http://www.kidnemo.com

    im sad to say that i have to admit that i am an avid chain smoker...

    X(

    Thu 2007/03/22 00:38:16 JST (ID #45701)
    reply to becky lee of KNC's comment
  • becky lee of KNC
    becky lee of KNC in pasadena, sokal (Registered on 2007/03/17)
    webmistress/ ceo
    http://www.kidnemo.com

    im sad to say that i have to admit that i am an avid chain smoker...

    X(

    Thu 2007/03/22 00:38:16 JST (ID #87705)
    reply to becky lee of KNC's comment
  • becky lee of KNC
    becky lee of KNC in pasadena, sokal (Registered on 2007/03/17)
    webmistress/ ceo
    http://www.kidnemo.com

    im sad to say that i have to admit that i am an avid chain smoker...

    X(

    Thu 2007/03/22 00:38:16 JST (ID #113401)
    reply to becky lee of KNC's comment
  • becky lee of KNC
    becky lee of KNC in pasadena, sokal (Registered on 2007/03/17)
    webmistress/ ceo
    http://www.kidnemo.com

    im sad to say that i have to admit that i am an avid chain smoker...

    X(

    Thu 2007/03/22 00:38:16 JST (ID #139226)
    reply to becky lee of KNC's comment
  • windbell
    windbell in Singapore/シンガポール, Tokyo/東京 (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
    http://www.moeside.net/weblog

    I don't like smokers :p

    It's really sad to see more and more people smoking. Though over here, there's been measures to reduce the number of places people can smoke at.

    Thu 2007/03/22 01:01:21 JST (ID #45702)
    reply to windbell's comment
  • windbell
    windbell in Singapore/シンガポール, Tokyo/東京 (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
    http://www.moeside.net/weblog

    I don't like smokers :p

    It's really sad to see more and more people smoking. Though over here, there's been measures to reduce the number of places people can smoke at.

    Thu 2007/03/22 01:01:21 JST (ID #87706)
    reply to windbell's comment
  • windbell
    windbell in Singapore/シンガポール, Tokyo/東京 (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
    http://www.moeside.net/weblog

    I don't like smokers :p

    It's really sad to see more and more people smoking. Though over here, there's been measures to reduce the number of places people can smoke at.

    Thu 2007/03/22 01:01:21 JST (ID #113402)
    reply to windbell's comment
  • windbell
    windbell in Singapore/シンガポール, Tokyo/東京 (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
    http://www.moeside.net/weblog

    I don't like smokers :p

    It's really sad to see more and more people smoking. Though over here, there's been measures to reduce the number of places people can smoke at.

    Thu 2007/03/22 01:01:21 JST (ID #139227)
    reply to windbell's comment
  • BeLe
    BeLe in Davao, Philippines (Registered on 2007/01/03)
    .NET/Web Developer
    http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net

    There are actually some smokers that go out of their way so as to not bother you with the smoke but there are also some that doesn't care and just blows smoke in your face.

    Primary reason why I don't like smoking and why I don't smoke is because it really smells bad and tastes even worse. :D

    Thu 2007/03/22 02:27:53 JST (ID #45703)
    reply to BeLe's comment
  • BeLe
    BeLe in Davao, Philippines (Registered on 2007/01/03)
    .NET/Web Developer
    http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net

    There are actually some smokers that go out of their way so as to not bother you with the smoke but there are also some that doesn't care and just blows smoke in your face.

    Primary reason why I don't like smoking and why I don't smoke is because it really smells bad and tastes even worse. :D

    Thu 2007/03/22 02:27:53 JST (ID #87707)
    reply to BeLe's comment
  • BeLe
    BeLe in Davao, Philippines (Registered on 2007/01/03)
    .NET/Web Developer
    http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net

    There are actually some smokers that go out of their way so as to not bother you with the smoke but there are also some that doesn't care and just blows smoke in your face.

    Primary reason why I don't like smoking and why I don't smoke is because it really smells bad and tastes even worse. :D

    Thu 2007/03/22 02:27:53 JST (ID #113403)
    reply to BeLe's comment
  • BeLe
    BeLe in Davao, Philippines (Registered on 2007/01/03)
    .NET/Web Developer
    http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net

    There are actually some smokers that go out of their way so as to not bother you with the smoke but there are also some that doesn't care and just blows smoke in your face.

    Primary reason why I don't like smoking and why I don't smoke is because it really smells bad and tastes even worse. :D

    Thu 2007/03/22 02:27:53 JST (ID #139228)
    reply to BeLe's comment
  • IdolFan
    IdolFan in Earth (Registered on 2007/01/09)
    neet
    http://google.com

    I say smoke all you want. Just dont exhale.

    Thu 2007/03/22 02:49:56 JST (ID #45705)
    reply to IdolFan's comment
  • IdolFan
    IdolFan in Earth (Registered on 2007/01/09)
    neet
    http://google.com

    I say smoke all you want. Just dont exhale.

    Thu 2007/03/22 02:49:56 JST (ID #87709)
    reply to IdolFan's comment
  • IdolFan
    IdolFan in Earth (Registered on 2007/01/09)
    neet
    http://google.com

    I say smoke all you want. Just dont exhale.

    Thu 2007/03/22 02:49:56 JST (ID #113405)
    reply to IdolFan's comment
  • IdolFan
    IdolFan in Earth (Registered on 2007/01/09)
    neet
    http://google.com

    I say smoke all you want. Just dont exhale.

    Thu 2007/03/22 02:49:56 JST (ID #139230)
    reply to IdolFan's comment
  • Cyberdelics
    Cyberdelics in Rome, Italy (Registered on 2007/02/07)
    Information technology
    http://www.cyberdelics80.blogspot.com/

    I hate smoke of cigarettes, I prefer cannabis from time to time...

    Thu 2007/03/22 03:29:13 JST (ID #45706)
    reply to Cyberdelics's comment
  • Cyberdelics
    Cyberdelics in Rome, Italy (Registered on 2007/02/07)
    Information technology
    http://www.cyberdelics80.blogspot.com/

    I hate smoke of cigarettes, I prefer cannabis from time to time...

    Thu 2007/03/22 03:29:13 JST (ID #87710)
    reply to Cyberdelics's comment
  • Cyberdelics
    Cyberdelics in Rome, Italy (Registered on 2007/02/07)
    Information technology
    http://www.cyberdelics80.blogspot.com/

    I hate smoke of cigarettes, I prefer cannabis from time to time...

    Thu 2007/03/22 03:29:13 JST (ID #113406)
    reply to Cyberdelics's comment
  • Cyberdelics
    Cyberdelics in Rome, Italy (Registered on 2007/02/07)
    Information technology
    http://www.cyberdelics80.blogspot.com/

    I hate smoke of cigarettes, I prefer cannabis from time to time...

    Thu 2007/03/22 03:29:13 JST (ID #139231)
    reply to Cyberdelics's comment
  • Rei
    Rei in Sydney, Aust. (Registered on 2007/01/23)
    Uni Student

    i hate passive smoking =( Australia always have these "gruesome" advertisements and images on packages of cigarette showing the after effects of smoking on ppl (eg gangrene foot, cancers, stained teeth) but i doubt half the ppl will ever get the msg of smoking doing you damage.

    Thu 2007/03/22 04:15:08 JST (ID #45707)
    reply to Rei's comment
  • Rei
    Rei in Sydney, Aust. (Registered on 2007/01/23)
    Uni Student

    i hate passive smoking =( Australia always have these "gruesome" advertisements and images on packages of cigarette showing the after effects of smoking on ppl (eg gangrene foot, cancers, stained teeth) but i doubt half the ppl will ever get the msg of smoking doing you damage.

    Thu 2007/03/22 04:15:08 JST (ID #87711)
    reply to Rei's comment
  • Rei
    Rei in Sydney, Aust. (Registered on 2007/01/23)
    Uni Student

    i hate passive smoking =( Australia always have these "gruesome" advertisements and images on packages of cigarette showing the after effects of smoking on ppl (eg gangrene foot, cancers, stained teeth) but i doubt half the ppl will ever get the msg of smoking doing you damage.

    Thu 2007/03/22 04:15:08 JST (ID #113407)
    reply to Rei's comment
  • Rei
    Rei in Sydney, Aust. (Registered on 2007/01/23)
    Uni Student

    i hate passive smoking =( Australia always have these "gruesome" advertisements and images on packages of cigarette showing the after effects of smoking on ppl (eg gangrene foot, cancers, stained teeth) but i doubt half the ppl will ever get the msg of smoking doing you damage.

    Thu 2007/03/22 04:15:08 JST (ID #139232)
    reply to Rei's comment
  • Ujuj
    Ujuj in Paris (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Programmer
    http://figuj.free.fr

    I only smoke canabis (but I practice sport at least 4 times a week... ^^ )
    And I don't like smokers in restaurant ! :)

    Thu 2007/03/22 04:17:39 JST (ID #45708)
    reply to Ujuj's comment
  • Ujuj
    Ujuj in Paris (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Programmer
    http://figuj.free.fr

    I only smoke canabis (but I practice sport at least 4 times a week... ^^ )
    And I don't like smokers in restaurant ! :)

    Thu 2007/03/22 04:17:39 JST (ID #87712)
    reply to Ujuj's comment
  • Ujuj
    Ujuj in Paris (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Programmer
    http://figuj.free.fr

    I only smoke canabis (but I practice sport at least 4 times a week... ^^ )
    And I don't like smokers in restaurant ! :)

    Thu 2007/03/22 04:17:39 JST (ID #113408)
    reply to Ujuj's comment
  • Ujuj
    Ujuj in Paris (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Programmer
    http://figuj.free.fr

    I only smoke canabis (but I practice sport at least 4 times a week... ^^ )
    And I don't like smokers in restaurant ! :)

    Thu 2007/03/22 04:17:39 JST (ID #139233)
    reply to Ujuj's comment
  • Daniel Ouija
    Daniel Ouija in South of Heaven (Registered on 2007/01/07)
    Criminally Insane Metalhead
    http://criminallyinsane.tumblr.com/

    I'm a smoker and in Singapore, we smokers have to put up with some real idiots. As in Japan, we do have smoking and non-smoking sections at restaurants and coffeeshops. In fact, the smoking section is limited to only 20% of the total seating at the establishment. There have been cases where we get idiots who are non-smokers who sit IN the smoking section, and then complain, very loudly, of how they can't stand the smoke from cigarettes.

    I don't about the rest of you guys, but I honestly think its ridiculous.

    Thu 2007/03/22 04:50:49 JST (ID #45709)
    reply to Daniel Ouija's comment
  • Daniel Ouija
    Daniel Ouija in South of Heaven (Registered on 2007/01/07)
    Criminally Insane Metalhead
    http://criminallyinsane.tumblr.com/

    I'm a smoker and in Singapore, we smokers have to put up with some real idiots. As in Japan, we do have smoking and non-smoking sections at restaurants and coffeeshops. In fact, the smoking section is limited to only 20% of the total seating at the establishment. There have been cases where we get idiots who are non-smokers who sit IN the smoking section, and then complain, very loudly, of how they can't stand the smoke from cigarettes.

    I don't about the rest of you guys, but I honestly think its ridiculous.

    Thu 2007/03/22 04:50:49 JST (ID #87713)
    reply to Daniel Ouija's comment
  • Daniel Ouija
    Daniel Ouija in South of Heaven (Registered on 2007/01/07)
    Criminally Insane Metalhead
    http://criminallyinsane.tumblr.com/

    I'm a smoker and in Singapore, we smokers have to put up with some real idiots. As in Japan, we do have smoking and non-smoking sections at restaurants and coffeeshops. In fact, the smoking section is limited to only 20% of the total seating at the establishment. There have been cases where we get idiots who are non-smokers who sit IN the smoking section, and then complain, very loudly, of how they can't stand the smoke from cigarettes.

    I don't about the rest of you guys, but I honestly think its ridiculous.

    Thu 2007/03/22 04:50:49 JST (ID #113409)
    reply to Daniel Ouija's comment
  • Daniel Ouija
    Daniel Ouija in South of Heaven (Registered on 2007/01/07)
    Criminally Insane Metalhead
    http://criminallyinsane.tumblr.com/

    I'm a smoker and in Singapore, we smokers have to put up with some real idiots. As in Japan, we do have smoking and non-smoking sections at restaurants and coffeeshops. In fact, the smoking section is limited to only 20% of the total seating at the establishment. There have been cases where we get idiots who are non-smokers who sit IN the smoking section, and then complain, very loudly, of how they can't stand the smoke from cigarettes.

    I don't about the rest of you guys, but I honestly think its ridiculous.

    Thu 2007/03/22 04:50:49 JST (ID #139234)
    reply to Daniel Ouija's comment
  • Bleem!
    Bleem! (Registered on 2007/02/10)

    Dont know which is worse. Smell of somebodys smoke or smell of somebodys fart.

    Thu 2007/03/22 06:29:33 JST (ID #45711)
    reply to Bleem!'s comment
  • Bleem!
    Bleem! (Registered on 2007/02/10)

    Dont know which is worse. Smell of somebodys smoke or smell of somebodys fart.

    Thu 2007/03/22 06:29:33 JST (ID #87715)
    reply to Bleem!'s comment
  • Bleem!
    Bleem! (Registered on 2007/02/10)

    Dont know which is worse. Smell of somebodys smoke or smell of somebodys fart.

    Thu 2007/03/22 06:29:33 JST (ID #113411)
    reply to Bleem!'s comment
  • Bleem!
    Bleem! (Registered on 2007/02/10)

    Dont know which is worse. Smell of somebodys smoke or smell of somebodys fart.

    Thu 2007/03/22 06:29:33 JST (ID #139236)
    reply to Bleem!'s comment
  • Negative
    Negative in Bronx, NY (Registered on 2007/01/07)
    Underemployed Office Minion
    http://zerofigures.wordpress.com/

    Smokers Suck...

    Butts that is...

    Smokers suck butts. (and should kiss them too)

    I need an air horn here in NYC so that can scare the sh*t out of smokers who blow smoke in ppl's faces, I can't stand it. my cubicle mate can leave his seat, go down 15 floors, have a butt, and return to his seat smelling just like smoke, disgusting.

    Thu 2007/03/22 06:52:48 JST (ID #45712)
    reply to Negative's comment
  • Negative
    Negative in Bronx, NY (Registered on 2007/01/07)
    Underemployed Office Minion
    http://zerofigures.wordpress.com/

    Smokers Suck...

    Butts that is...

    Smokers suck butts. (and should kiss them too)

    I need an air horn here in NYC so that can scare the sh*t out of smokers who blow smoke in ppl's faces, I can't stand it. my cubicle mate can leave his seat, go down 15 floors, have a butt, and return to his seat smelling just like smoke, disgusting.

    Thu 2007/03/22 06:52:48 JST (ID #87716)
    reply to Negative's comment
  • Negative
    Negative in Bronx, NY (Registered on 2007/01/07)
    Underemployed Office Minion
    http://zerofigures.wordpress.com/

    Smokers Suck...

    Butts that is...

    Smokers suck butts. (and should kiss them too)

    I need an air horn here in NYC so that can scare the sh*t out of smokers who blow smoke in ppl's faces, I can't stand it. my cubicle mate can leave his seat, go down 15 floors, have a butt, and return to his seat smelling just like smoke, disgusting.

    Thu 2007/03/22 06:52:48 JST (ID #113412)
    reply to Negative's comment
  • Negative
    Negative in Bronx, NY (Registered on 2007/01/07)
    Underemployed Office Minion
    http://zerofigures.wordpress.com/

    Smokers Suck...

    Butts that is...

    Smokers suck butts. (and should kiss them too)

    I need an air horn here in NYC so that can scare the sh*t out of smokers who blow smoke in ppl's faces, I can't stand it. my cubicle mate can leave his seat, go down 15 floors, have a butt, and return to his seat smelling just like smoke, disgusting.

    Thu 2007/03/22 06:52:48 JST (ID #139237)
    reply to Negative's comment
  • Son_of_Marx
    Son_of_Marx in Kentucky, USA (Registered on 2007/01/26)
    Web Designer, Graphic Designer, Student
    http://www.web30000.com

    I live in kentucky... the highest grossing legal export is tabacco (marijuana is our highest but is illegal). More than likely, the tobacco in the cigarettes being smoke by your friends was produce here or in one of the other tobacco producing states in the U.S. Although, I suppose they may have been produced in china...

    The stuff is literally everywhere. I mean seriously growing everywhere you look. We have some of the highest smoking population numbers in the united states.

    Even with all of that said, the percentages you listed are insanely high! You guys make Kentucky look like we're afraid of cigarettes!

    Thu 2007/03/22 07:45:09 JST (ID #45714)
    reply to Son_of_Marx's comment
  • Son_of_Marx
    Son_of_Marx in Kentucky, USA (Registered on 2007/01/26)
    Web Designer, Graphic Designer, Student
    http://www.web30000.com

    I live in kentucky... the highest grossing legal export is tabacco (marijuana is our highest but is illegal). More than likely, the tobacco in the cigarettes being smoke by your friends was produce here or in one of the other tobacco producing states in the U.S. Although, I suppose they may have been produced in china...

    The stuff is literally everywhere. I mean seriously growing everywhere you look. We have some of the highest smoking population numbers in the united states.

    Even with all of that said, the percentages you listed are insanely high! You guys make Kentucky look like we're afraid of cigarettes!

    Thu 2007/03/22 07:45:09 JST (ID #87718)
    reply to Son_of_Marx's comment
  • Son_of_Marx
    Son_of_Marx in Kentucky, USA (Registered on 2007/01/26)
    Web Designer, Graphic Designer, Student
    http://www.web30000.com

    I live in kentucky... the highest grossing legal export is tabacco (marijuana is our highest but is illegal). More than likely, the tobacco in the cigarettes being smoke by your friends was produce here or in one of the other tobacco producing states in the U.S. Although, I suppose they may have been produced in china...

    The stuff is literally everywhere. I mean seriously growing everywhere you look. We have some of the highest smoking population numbers in the united states.

    Even with all of that said, the percentages you listed are insanely high! You guys make Kentucky look like we're afraid of cigarettes!

    Thu 2007/03/22 07:45:09 JST (ID #113414)
    reply to Son_of_Marx's comment
  • Son_of_Marx
    Son_of_Marx in Kentucky, USA (Registered on 2007/01/26)
    Web Designer, Graphic Designer, Student
    http://www.web30000.com

    I live in kentucky... the highest grossing legal export is tabacco (marijuana is our highest but is illegal). More than likely, the tobacco in the cigarettes being smoke by your friends was produce here or in one of the other tobacco producing states in the U.S. Although, I suppose they may have been produced in china...

    The stuff is literally everywhere. I mean seriously growing everywhere you look. We have some of the highest smoking population numbers in the united states.

    Even with all of that said, the percentages you listed are insanely high! You guys make Kentucky look like we're afraid of cigarettes!

    Thu 2007/03/22 07:45:09 JST (ID #139239)
    reply to Son_of_Marx's comment
  • Gundam Otaku
    Gundam Otaku in Tropical Singapore (Registered on 2006/12/30)
    Student
    http://marianto.deviantart.com/

    Oh man...I just don't understand it..Smoking is as good as taking a suicide slowly..Why would most people risk their lives while thinking that smoking is cool?!

    My advice to all^^: Do quit smoking early and enjoy a healthy lifestyle...As the saying goes...A healthy man is a happy man..:D

    Thu 2007/03/22 07:59:51 JST (ID #45716)
    reply to Gundam Otaku's comment
  • Gundam Otaku
    Gundam Otaku in Tropical Singapore (Registered on 2006/12/30)
    Student
    http://marianto.deviantart.com/

    Oh man...I just don't understand it..Smoking is as good as taking a suicide slowly..Why would most people risk their lives while thinking that smoking is cool?!

    My advice to all^^: Do quit smoking early and enjoy a healthy lifestyle...As the saying goes...A healthy man is a happy man..:D

    Thu 2007/03/22 07:59:51 JST (ID #87720)
    reply to Gundam Otaku's comment
  • Gundam Otaku
    Gundam Otaku in Tropical Singapore (Registered on 2006/12/30)
    Student
    http://marianto.deviantart.com/

    Oh man...I just don't understand it..Smoking is as good as taking a suicide slowly..Why would most people risk their lives while thinking that smoking is cool?!

    My advice to all^^: Do quit smoking early and enjoy a healthy lifestyle...As the saying goes...A healthy man is a happy man..:D

    Thu 2007/03/22 07:59:51 JST (ID #113416)
    reply to Gundam Otaku's comment
  • Gundam Otaku
    Gundam Otaku in Tropical Singapore (Registered on 2006/12/30)
    Student
    http://marianto.deviantart.com/

    Oh man...I just don't understand it..Smoking is as good as taking a suicide slowly..Why would most people risk their lives while thinking that smoking is cool?!

    My advice to all^^: Do quit smoking early and enjoy a healthy lifestyle...As the saying goes...A healthy man is a happy man..:D

    Thu 2007/03/22 07:59:51 JST (ID #139241)
    reply to Gundam Otaku's comment
  • radical anime fan
    radical anime fan in Singapore, Furnace City, Cinderblock Outskirts. (Registered on 2007/01/25)
    Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
    http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/

    You would think that with a $10 price tag on every pack of smokes them people would have learned their lessons....

    Thu 2007/03/22 08:18:37 JST (ID #45717)
    reply to radical anime fan's comment
  • radical anime fan
    radical anime fan in Singapore, Furnace City, Cinderblock Outskirts. (Registered on 2007/01/25)
    Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
    http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/

    You would think that with a $10 price tag on every pack of smokes them people would have learned their lessons....

    Thu 2007/03/22 08:18:37 JST (ID #87721)
    reply to radical anime fan's comment
  • radical anime fan
    radical anime fan in Singapore, Furnace City, Cinderblock Outskirts. (Registered on 2007/01/25)
    Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
    http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/

    You would think that with a $10 price tag on every pack of smokes them people would have learned their lessons....

    Thu 2007/03/22 08:18:37 JST (ID #113417)
    reply to radical anime fan's comment
  • radical anime fan
    radical anime fan in Singapore, Furnace City, Cinderblock Outskirts. (Registered on 2007/01/25)
    Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
    http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/

    You would think that with a $10 price tag on every pack of smokes them people would have learned their lessons....

    Thu 2007/03/22 08:18:37 JST (ID #139242)
    reply to radical anime fan's comment
  • Hachiko
    Hachiko in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Registered on 2006/12/26)
    Student
    http://arudesu.animeblogger.net

    mmm... smoking is bad. i would love to go to japan for the okaku gundam stuff... but afrid of getting 2nd hand smoke from everyone that smokes in japan.. ahah.

    Thu 2007/03/22 10:18:18 JST (ID #45719)
    reply to Hachiko's comment
  • Hachiko
    Hachiko in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Registered on 2006/12/26)
    Student
    http://arudesu.animeblogger.net

    mmm... smoking is bad. i would love to go to japan for the okaku gundam stuff... but afrid of getting 2nd hand smoke from everyone that smokes in japan.. ahah.

    Thu 2007/03/22 10:18:18 JST (ID #87723)
    reply to Hachiko's comment
  • Hachiko
    Hachiko in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Registered on 2006/12/26)
    Student
    http://arudesu.animeblogger.net

    mmm... smoking is bad. i would love to go to japan for the okaku gundam stuff... but afrid of getting 2nd hand smoke from everyone that smokes in japan.. ahah.

    Thu 2007/03/22 10:18:18 JST (ID #113419)
    reply to Hachiko's comment
  • Hachiko
    Hachiko in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Registered on 2006/12/26)
    Student
    http://arudesu.animeblogger.net

    mmm... smoking is bad. i would love to go to japan for the okaku gundam stuff... but afrid of getting 2nd hand smoke from everyone that smokes in japan.. ahah.

    Thu 2007/03/22 10:18:18 JST (ID #139244)
    reply to Hachiko's comment
  • Gabriel
    Gabriel in Las Piñas City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines (Registered on 2007/02/25)
    College Student

    I'm an athletic person(nerd/jock hybrid), i love basketball and bodybuilding, so smoking is a big NO for me.

    But i tried smoking when i was 17 and i quit after a year or so.


    Thu 2007/03/22 11:29:06 JST (ID #45722)
    reply to Gabriel's comment
  • Gabriel
    Gabriel in Las Piñas City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines (Registered on 2007/02/25)
    College Student

    I'm an athletic person(nerd/jock hybrid), i love basketball and bodybuilding, so smoking is a big NO for me.

    But i tried smoking when i was 17 and i quit after a year or so.


    Thu 2007/03/22 11:29:06 JST (ID #87726)
    reply to Gabriel's comment
  • Gabriel
    Gabriel in Las Piñas City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines (Registered on 2007/02/25)
    College Student

    I'm an athletic person(nerd/jock hybrid), i love basketball and bodybuilding, so smoking is a big NO for me.

    But i tried smoking when i was 17 and i quit after a year or so.


    Thu 2007/03/22 11:29:06 JST (ID #113422)
    reply to Gabriel's comment
  • Gabriel
    Gabriel in Las Piñas City, Metropolitan Manila, Philippines (Registered on 2007/02/25)
    College Student

    I'm an athletic person(nerd/jock hybrid), i love basketball and bodybuilding, so smoking is a big NO for me.

    But i tried smoking when i was 17 and i quit after a year or so.


    Thu 2007/03/22 11:29:06 JST (ID #139247)
    reply to Gabriel's comment
  • minase
    minase in Tokyo,Japan (Registered on 2007/02/28)
    Student
    http://d.hatena.ne.jp/hoshi_bushi/

    日本てそんなに喫煙率が高かったんですか!?ずっと日本に住んでいる僕はこれが普通なのかと思っていました!
    外国には全席禁煙のレストランがあるのにびっくりしました。日本では見たことがありません。
    僕は煙草は吸いません。吸う気もありません。吸うインセンティヴがないので。
    僕の友達だと吸わない人の方が多いです。
    女性で吸う友達は1人もいませんね。

    Thu 2007/03/22 13:15:16 JST (ID #45723)
    reply to minase's comment
  • minase
    minase in Tokyo,Japan (Registered on 2007/02/28)
    Student
    http://d.hatena.ne.jp/hoshi_bushi/

    日本てそんなに喫煙率が高かったんですか!?ずっと日本に住んでいる僕はこれが普通なのかと思っていました!
    外国には全席禁煙のレストランがあるのにびっくりしました。日本では見たことがありません。
    僕は煙草は吸いません。吸う気もありません。吸うインセンティヴがないので。
    僕の友達だと吸わない人の方が多いです。
    女性で吸う友達は1人もいませんね。

    Thu 2007/03/22 13:15:16 JST (ID #87727)
    reply to minase's comment
  • minase
    minase in Tokyo,Japan (Registered on 2007/02/28)
    Student
    http://d.hatena.ne.jp/hoshi_bushi/

    日本てそんなに喫煙率が高かったんですか!?ずっと日本に住んでいる僕はこれが普通なのかと思っていました!
    外国には全席禁煙のレストランがあるのにびっくりしました。日本では見たことがありません。
    僕は煙草は吸いません。吸う気もありません。吸うインセンティヴがないので。
    僕の友達だと吸わない人の方が多いです。
    女性で吸う友達は1人もいませんね。

    Thu 2007/03/22 13:15:16 JST (ID #113423)
    reply to minase's comment
  • minase
    minase in Tokyo,Japan (Registered on 2007/02/28)
    Student
    http://d.hatena.ne.jp/hoshi_bushi/

    日本てそんなに喫煙率が高かったんですか!?ずっと日本に住んでいる僕はこれが普通なのかと思っていました!
    外国には全席禁煙のレストランがあるのにびっくりしました。日本では見たことがありません。
    僕は煙草は吸いません。吸う気もありません。吸うインセンティヴがないので。
    僕の友達だと吸わない人の方が多いです。
    女性で吸う友達は1人もいませんね。

    Thu 2007/03/22 13:15:16 JST (ID #139248)
    reply to minase's comment
  • Char
    Char in Toronto (Registered on 2007/01/09)
    Retired zion colonel and part-time beach volley ball player

    Off topic comment.

    Hey Danny, just want to let you know that as I clicked on one of the vote options for the poll while in the new version of the site, the display reverted back to old version.

    I like the pie chart in the new version though (would also be nice to have a vote count).

    Thu 2007/03/22 13:22:21 JST (ID #45724)
    reply to Char's comment
  • Char
    Char in Toronto (Registered on 2007/01/09)
    Retired zion colonel and part-time beach volley ball player

    Off topic comment.

    Hey Danny, just want to let you know that as I clicked on one of the vote options for the poll while in the new version of the site, the display reverted back to old version.

    I like the pie chart in the new version though (would also be nice to have a vote count).

    Thu 2007/03/22 13:22:21 JST (ID #87728)
    reply to Char's comment
  • Char
    Char in Toronto (Registered on 2007/01/09)
    Retired zion colonel and part-time beach volley ball player

    Off topic comment.

    Hey Danny, just want to let you know that as I clicked on one of the vote options for the poll while in the new version of the site, the display reverted back to old version.

    I like the pie chart in the new version though (would also be nice to have a vote count).

    Thu 2007/03/22 13:22:21 JST (ID #113424)
    reply to Char's comment
  • Char
    Char in Toronto (Registered on 2007/01/09)
    Retired zion colonel and part-time beach volley ball player

    Off topic comment.

    Hey Danny, just want to let you know that as I clicked on one of the vote options for the poll while in the new version of the site, the display reverted back to old version.

    I like the pie chart in the new version though (would also be nice to have a vote count).

    Thu 2007/03/22 13:22:21 JST (ID #139249)
    reply to Char's comment
  • EagleEye
    EagleEye in Brighton, UK (Registered on 2007/04/02)
    Computer Engineer

    Never smoked, and never will. Its one of the few things that i dislike about Japan, still, there's far more things that i dislike about living in the UK.

    Thu 2007/03/22 13:33:37 JST (ID #45725)
    reply to EagleEye's comment
  • EagleEye
    EagleEye in Brighton, UK (Registered on 2007/04/02)
    Computer Engineer

    Never smoked, and never will. Its one of the few things that i dislike about Japan, still, there's far more things that i dislike about living in the UK.

    Thu 2007/03/22 13:33:37 JST (ID #87729)
    reply to EagleEye's comment
  • EagleEye
    EagleEye in Brighton, UK (Registered on 2007/04/02)
    Computer Engineer

    Never smoked, and never will. Its one of the few things that i dislike about Japan, still, there's far more things that i dislike about living in the UK.

    Thu 2007/03/22 13:33:37 JST (ID #113425)
    reply to EagleEye's comment
  • EagleEye
    EagleEye in Brighton, UK (Registered on 2007/04/02)
    Computer Engineer

    Never smoked, and never will. Its one of the few things that i dislike about Japan, still, there's far more things that i dislike about living in the UK.

    Thu 2007/03/22 13:33:37 JST (ID #139250)
    reply to EagleEye's comment
  • syrix
    syrix in U.S. (Registered on 2007/03/21)
    student
    http://animesugoi.animeblogger.net/

    I heard that Japan's government is trying to reduce the amount of smokers by designating more areas as non-smoking areas like in restaurants and areas around doors and windows like the U.S.

    Thu 2007/03/22 13:36:05 JST (ID #45726)
    reply to syrix's comment
  • syrix
    syrix in U.S. (Registered on 2007/03/21)
    student
    http://animesugoi.animeblogger.net/

    I heard that Japan's government is trying to reduce the amount of smokers by designating more areas as non-smoking areas like in restaurants and areas around doors and windows like the U.S.

    Thu 2007/03/22 13:36:05 JST (ID #87730)
    reply to syrix's comment
  • syrix
    syrix in U.S. (Registered on 2007/03/21)
    student
    http://animesugoi.animeblogger.net/

    I heard that Japan's government is trying to reduce the amount of smokers by designating more areas as non-smoking areas like in restaurants and areas around doors and windows like the U.S.

    Thu 2007/03/22 13:36:05 JST (ID #113426)
    reply to syrix's comment
  • syrix
    syrix in U.S. (Registered on 2007/03/21)
    student
    http://animesugoi.animeblogger.net/

    I heard that Japan's government is trying to reduce the amount of smokers by designating more areas as non-smoking areas like in restaurants and areas around doors and windows like the U.S.

    Thu 2007/03/22 13:36:05 JST (ID #139251)
    reply to syrix's comment
  • Kururu_luva
    Kururu_luva in Richmond, BC Canada (Registered on 2007/01/20)

    I went to japan when i was about 12, but i did remembering seeing a lot of people smoking. >_> I think that is why i saw some of the people wearing masks.

    Thu 2007/03/22 14:20:56 JST (ID #45728)
    reply to Kururu_luva's comment
  • Kururu_luva
    Kururu_luva in Richmond, BC Canada (Registered on 2007/01/20)

    I went to japan when i was about 12, but i did remembering seeing a lot of people smoking. >_> I think that is why i saw some of the people wearing masks.

    Thu 2007/03/22 14:20:56 JST (ID #87732)
    reply to Kururu_luva's comment
  • Kururu_luva
    Kururu_luva in Richmond, BC Canada (Registered on 2007/01/20)

    I went to japan when i was about 12, but i did remembering seeing a lot of people smoking. >_> I think that is why i saw some of the people wearing masks.

    Thu 2007/03/22 14:20:56 JST (ID #113428)
    reply to Kururu_luva's comment
  • Kururu_luva
    Kururu_luva in Richmond, BC Canada (Registered on 2007/01/20)

    I went to japan when i was about 12, but i did remembering seeing a lot of people smoking. >_> I think that is why i saw some of the people wearing masks.

    Thu 2007/03/22 14:20:56 JST (ID #139253)
    reply to Kururu_luva's comment
  • super rats
    super rats in Philadelphia, PA (USA) (Registered on 2007/01/15)
    Everything
    http://www.happysoda.com

    I quit smoking four years ago. I have not had a single cigarette since I stopped, but every once in a while I do want one...but only because I think the smoke would be picturesque. Like a lot of people who quit, I just can't stand the smell of them anymore. Most of my friends still smoke though.

    Thu 2007/03/22 15:39:45 JST (ID #45730)
    reply to super rats's comment
  • super rats
    super rats in Philadelphia, PA (USA) (Registered on 2007/01/15)
    Everything
    http://www.happysoda.com

    I quit smoking four years ago. I have not had a single cigarette since I stopped, but every once in a while I do want one...but only because I think the smoke would be picturesque. Like a lot of people who quit, I just can't stand the smell of them anymore. Most of my friends still smoke though.

    Thu 2007/03/22 15:39:45 JST (ID #87734)
    reply to super rats's comment
  • super rats
    super rats in Philadelphia, PA (USA) (Registered on 2007/01/15)
    Everything
    http://www.happysoda.com

    I quit smoking four years ago. I have not had a single cigarette since I stopped, but every once in a while I do want one...but only because I think the smoke would be picturesque. Like a lot of people who quit, I just can't stand the smell of them anymore. Most of my friends still smoke though.

    Thu 2007/03/22 15:39:45 JST (ID #113430)
    reply to super rats's comment
  • super rats
    super rats in Philadelphia, PA (USA) (Registered on 2007/01/15)
    Everything
    http://www.happysoda.com

    I quit smoking four years ago. I have not had a single cigarette since I stopped, but every once in a while I do want one...but only because I think the smoke would be picturesque. Like a lot of people who quit, I just can't stand the smell of them anymore. Most of my friends still smoke though.

    Thu 2007/03/22 15:39:45 JST (ID #139255)
    reply to super rats's comment
  • Zplus
    Zplus in N. Ireland (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Seat warmer
    http://bitebackblog.blogspot.com/

    Interesting list... only thing is that USA isnt on the list... even countries with 0 smoker stats are listed but no usa... hmm...

    Thu 2007/03/22 15:40:24 JST (ID #45731)
    reply to Zplus's comment
  • Zplus
    Zplus in N. Ireland (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Seat warmer
    http://bitebackblog.blogspot.com/

    Interesting list... only thing is that USA isnt on the list... even countries with 0 smoker stats are listed but no usa... hmm...

    Thu 2007/03/22 15:40:24 JST (ID #87735)
    reply to Zplus's comment
  • Zplus
    Zplus in N. Ireland (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Seat warmer
    http://bitebackblog.blogspot.com/

    Interesting list... only thing is that USA isnt on the list... even countries with 0 smoker stats are listed but no usa... hmm...

    Thu 2007/03/22 15:40:24 JST (ID #113431)
    reply to Zplus's comment
  • Zplus
    Zplus in N. Ireland (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Seat warmer
    http://bitebackblog.blogspot.com/

    Interesting list... only thing is that USA isnt on the list... even countries with 0 smoker stats are listed but no usa... hmm...

    Thu 2007/03/22 15:40:24 JST (ID #139256)
    reply to Zplus's comment
  • OMNI Strike
    OMNI Strike in Glasgow, UK (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Aero-mechanical engineering student

    i dont mind people smoking. one of my brothers does and alot of people i know. its just when all that smoke gets blown towards you is when it gets annoying. im surprised at how many people smoke in japan.

    Thu 2007/03/22 17:20:37 JST (ID #45733)
    reply to OMNI Strike's comment
  • OMNI Strike
    OMNI Strike in Glasgow, UK (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Aero-mechanical engineering student

    i dont mind people smoking. one of my brothers does and alot of people i know. its just when all that smoke gets blown towards you is when it gets annoying. im surprised at how many people smoke in japan.

    Thu 2007/03/22 17:20:37 JST (ID #87737)
    reply to OMNI Strike's comment
  • OMNI Strike
    OMNI Strike in Glasgow, UK (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Aero-mechanical engineering student

    i dont mind people smoking. one of my brothers does and alot of people i know. its just when all that smoke gets blown towards you is when it gets annoying. im surprised at how many people smoke in japan.

    Thu 2007/03/22 17:20:37 JST (ID #113433)
    reply to OMNI Strike's comment
  • OMNI Strike
    OMNI Strike in Glasgow, UK (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Aero-mechanical engineering student

    i dont mind people smoking. one of my brothers does and alot of people i know. its just when all that smoke gets blown towards you is when it gets annoying. im surprised at how many people smoke in japan.

    Thu 2007/03/22 17:20:37 JST (ID #139258)
    reply to OMNI Strike's comment
  • Danny Choo
    Danny Choo in Tokyo (Registered on 2006/12/11)
    CEO MIrai Inc
    http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/

    Char,
    That could be a cache problem. Will look into it.

    Minaseさん、
    実は80%じゃないかと思った。

    Bleem!,
    Smoke.

    Robert,
    Thanks *^^*

    Sakurasushi,
    Nice Vid ^^

    Thu 2007/03/22 17:36:44 JST (ID #45734)
    reply to Danny Choo's comment
  • Danny Choo
    Danny Choo in Tokyo (Registered on 2006/12/11)
    CEO MIrai Inc
    http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/

    Char,
    That could be a cache problem. Will look into it.

    Minaseさん、
    実は80%じゃないかと思った。

    Bleem!,
    Smoke.

    Robert,
    Thanks *^^*

    Sakurasushi,
    Nice Vid ^^

    Thu 2007/03/22 17:36:44 JST (ID #87738)
    reply to Danny Choo's comment
  • Danny Choo
    Danny Choo in Tokyo (Registered on 2006/12/11)
    CEO MIrai Inc
    http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/

    Char,
    That could be a cache problem. Will look into it.

    Minaseさん、
    実は80%じゃないかと思った。

    Bleem!,
    Smoke.

    Robert,
    Thanks *^^*

    Sakurasushi,
    Nice Vid ^^

    Thu 2007/03/22 17:36:44 JST (ID #113434)
    reply to Danny Choo's comment
  • Danny Choo
    Danny Choo in Tokyo (Registered on 2006/12/11)
    CEO MIrai Inc
    http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/

    Char,
    That could be a cache problem. Will look into it.

    Minaseさん、
    実は80%じゃないかと思った。

    Bleem!,
    Smoke.

    Robert,
    Thanks *^^*

    Sakurasushi,
    Nice Vid ^^

    Thu 2007/03/22 17:36:44 JST (ID #139259)
    reply to Danny Choo's comment
  • Edward
    Edward in SE Michigan/Osaka (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
    http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/

    Interesting that we don't see a decrease in smoking in Japan. It's not only us Gaijin whom comment about cigarette smoke, but also Japanese. Many Japanese friend and colleagues have said they enjoy their time working here in the states. Usually I hear something to the effect that Japanese offices are not bad to work in if you can handle the smoke.

    Thu 2007/03/22 17:46:51 JST (ID #45737)
    reply to Edward's comment
  • Edward
    Edward in SE Michigan/Osaka (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
    http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/

    Interesting that we don't see a decrease in smoking in Japan. It's not only us Gaijin whom comment about cigarette smoke, but also Japanese. Many Japanese friend and colleagues have said they enjoy their time working here in the states. Usually I hear something to the effect that Japanese offices are not bad to work in if you can handle the smoke.

    Thu 2007/03/22 17:46:51 JST (ID #87741)
    reply to Edward's comment
  • Edward
    Edward in SE Michigan/Osaka (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
    http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/

    Interesting that we don't see a decrease in smoking in Japan. It's not only us Gaijin whom comment about cigarette smoke, but also Japanese. Many Japanese friend and colleagues have said they enjoy their time working here in the states. Usually I hear something to the effect that Japanese offices are not bad to work in if you can handle the smoke.

    Thu 2007/03/22 17:46:51 JST (ID #113437)
    reply to Edward's comment
  • Edward
    Edward in SE Michigan/Osaka (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
    http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/

    Interesting that we don't see a decrease in smoking in Japan. It's not only us Gaijin whom comment about cigarette smoke, but also Japanese. Many Japanese friend and colleagues have said they enjoy their time working here in the states. Usually I hear something to the effect that Japanese offices are not bad to work in if you can handle the smoke.

    Thu 2007/03/22 17:46:51 JST (ID #139262)
    reply to Edward's comment
  • Boris
    Boris in USA (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Visual Communications and Web 2.0
    http://www.imagineboris.com

    oh danny, i remember reading one of your posts that mentioned about people smoking in japan. Here in Washington DC specifically, a lot of people smoke on the street or by the entrance to the metro. I hate that, people can smoke as much as they want too, but not making such choice for others who does not want to smoke LOL

    Thu 2007/03/22 19:29:25 JST (ID #45739)
    reply to Boris's comment
  • Boris
    Boris in USA (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Visual Communications and Web 2.0
    http://www.imagineboris.com

    oh danny, i remember reading one of your posts that mentioned about people smoking in japan. Here in Washington DC specifically, a lot of people smoke on the street or by the entrance to the metro. I hate that, people can smoke as much as they want too, but not making such choice for others who does not want to smoke LOL

    Thu 2007/03/22 19:29:25 JST (ID #87743)
    reply to Boris's comment
  • Boris
    Boris in USA (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Visual Communications and Web 2.0
    http://www.imagineboris.com

    oh danny, i remember reading one of your posts that mentioned about people smoking in japan. Here in Washington DC specifically, a lot of people smoke on the street or by the entrance to the metro. I hate that, people can smoke as much as they want too, but not making such choice for others who does not want to smoke LOL

    Thu 2007/03/22 19:29:25 JST (ID #113439)
    reply to Boris's comment
  • Boris
    Boris in USA (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Visual Communications and Web 2.0
    http://www.imagineboris.com

    oh danny, i remember reading one of your posts that mentioned about people smoking in japan. Here in Washington DC specifically, a lot of people smoke on the street or by the entrance to the metro. I hate that, people can smoke as much as they want too, but not making such choice for others who does not want to smoke LOL

    Thu 2007/03/22 19:29:25 JST (ID #139264)
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  • Arrot
    Arrot in Illinois U.S.A. (Registered on 2006/12/31)
    Undecided Major; Student

    thats a bad percentage., and a horrible environment for me to be in, seeing as I quit smoking 4-5 months ago.

    Fri 2007/03/23 06:29:10 JST (ID #45756)
    reply to Arrot's comment
  • Arrot
    Arrot in Illinois U.S.A. (Registered on 2006/12/31)
    Undecided Major; Student

    thats a bad percentage., and a horrible environment for me to be in, seeing as I quit smoking 4-5 months ago.

    Fri 2007/03/23 06:29:10 JST (ID #87760)
    reply to Arrot's comment
  • Arrot
    Arrot in Illinois U.S.A. (Registered on 2006/12/31)
    Undecided Major; Student

    thats a bad percentage., and a horrible environment for me to be in, seeing as I quit smoking 4-5 months ago.

    Fri 2007/03/23 06:29:10 JST (ID #113456)
    reply to Arrot's comment
  • Arrot
    Arrot in Illinois U.S.A. (Registered on 2006/12/31)
    Undecided Major; Student

    thats a bad percentage., and a horrible environment for me to be in, seeing as I quit smoking 4-5 months ago.

    Fri 2007/03/23 06:29:10 JST (ID #139281)
    reply to Arrot's comment
  • ria
    ria in derry ireland (Registered on 2007/04/20)
    landscaper

    all over ireland now is smoke free in poblick bildings its great you can now go in to a pub and not choke to death viva la ireland ^_^

    Thu 2007/05/10 12:22:27 JST (ID #47638)
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  • ria
    ria in derry ireland (Registered on 2007/04/20)
    landscaper

    all over ireland now is smoke free in poblick bildings its great you can now go in to a pub and not choke to death viva la ireland ^_^

    Thu 2007/05/10 12:22:27 JST (ID #89642)
    reply to ria's comment
  • ria
    ria in derry ireland (Registered on 2007/04/20)
    landscaper

    all over ireland now is smoke free in poblick bildings its great you can now go in to a pub and not choke to death viva la ireland ^_^

    Thu 2007/05/10 12:22:27 JST (ID #115338)
    reply to ria's comment
  • ria
    ria in derry ireland (Registered on 2007/04/20)
    landscaper

    all over ireland now is smoke free in poblick bildings its great you can now go in to a pub and not choke to death viva la ireland ^_^

    Thu 2007/05/10 12:22:27 JST (ID #141163)
    reply to ria's comment
  • Melandir
    Melandir in Italy (Registered on 2007/08/09)
    Techno Geek would be Jedi Knight

    Itay is smoke free, all bars,pubs and restaurants are smoke free or else should have a separated room for smoke addicted.

    and the strange things is that nobody is complaining about it and I havent seen anyone breaking the rules, seems that the firsts ones to be happy are the ones that smoke

    Tue 2007/08/21 05:17:41 JST (ID #54986)
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  • Melandir
    Melandir in Italy (Registered on 2007/08/09)
    Techno Geek would be Jedi Knight

    Itay is smoke free, all bars,pubs and restaurants are smoke free or else should have a separated room for smoke addicted.

    and the strange things is that nobody is complaining about it and I havent seen anyone breaking the rules, seems that the firsts ones to be happy are the ones that smoke

    Tue 2007/08/21 05:17:41 JST (ID #96990)
    reply to Melandir's comment
  • Melandir
    Melandir in Italy (Registered on 2007/08/09)
    Techno Geek would be Jedi Knight

    Itay is smoke free, all bars,pubs and restaurants are smoke free or else should have a separated room for smoke addicted.

    and the strange things is that nobody is complaining about it and I havent seen anyone breaking the rules, seems that the firsts ones to be happy are the ones that smoke

    Tue 2007/08/21 05:17:41 JST (ID #122686)
    reply to Melandir's comment
  • Melandir
    Melandir in Italy (Registered on 2007/08/09)
    Techno Geek would be Jedi Knight

    Itay is smoke free, all bars,pubs and restaurants are smoke free or else should have a separated room for smoke addicted.

    and the strange things is that nobody is complaining about it and I havent seen anyone breaking the rules, seems that the firsts ones to be happy are the ones that smoke

    Tue 2007/08/21 05:17:41 JST (ID #148511)
    reply to Melandir's comment
  • Ryori no tetsujin
    Ryori no tetsujin in US (Registered on 2007/09/05)
    Software Support

    Came back from a casino during a long weekend...
    All my clothes smell like bacon gone bad (if that's possible).
    >_<
    I hope one day no one will smoke. (I know it is the same like saying I hope one day there is no war...)

    Wed 2007/09/05 17:25:38 JST (ID #56473)
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  • Ryori no tetsujin
    Ryori no tetsujin in US (Registered on 2007/09/05)
    Software Support

    Came back from a casino during a long weekend...
    All my clothes smell like bacon gone bad (if that's possible).
    >_<
    I hope one day no one will smoke. (I know it is the same like saying I hope one day there is no war...)

    Wed 2007/09/05 17:25:38 JST (ID #98477)
    reply to Ryori no tetsujin's comment
  • Ryori no tetsujin
    Ryori no tetsujin in US (Registered on 2007/09/05)
    Software Support

    Came back from a casino during a long weekend...
    All my clothes smell like bacon gone bad (if that's possible).
    >_<
    I hope one day no one will smoke. (I know it is the same like saying I hope one day there is no war...)

    Wed 2007/09/05 17:25:38 JST (ID #124173)
    reply to Ryori no tetsujin's comment
  • Ryori no tetsujin
    Ryori no tetsujin in US (Registered on 2007/09/05)
    Software Support

    Came back from a casino during a long weekend...
    All my clothes smell like bacon gone bad (if that's possible).
    >_<
    I hope one day no one will smoke. (I know it is the same like saying I hope one day there is no war...)

    Wed 2007/09/05 17:25:38 JST (ID #149998)
    reply to Ryori no tetsujin's comment
  • COLORSUCKER
    COLORSUCKER in Interstella 5ecret 5tar 5y5tem (Registered on 2007/11/02)
    Electro/Dance Musician, DJ
    http://www.myspace.com/colorsucker

    Try visiting Michigan or France, everyone = everyone smokes.

    Sat 2007/11/03 12:37:36 JST (ID #61995)
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  • mavadotar
    mavadotar in Peterborough, Canada (Registered on 2007/12/11)
    Otaku Security Guard

    Man, im glad that it's illegal to smoke in public places in Ontario, that would suck to have to put up with smoke in a restaurant or at work!

    Sat 2007/12/15 11:04:13 JST (ID #67047)
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  • suneo
    suneo (Registered on 2007/12/17)
    http://yuuwaku.wordpress.com

    lol I must have gone through some japan smoking program cuz after my 1 week trip to Japan last year, I came back smoking. Not a heavy smoker though; last time I smoked was about a month ago.

    Also when I was in Japan, a friend and I went to a maid cafe (I think mai:lish) after two days of searching and sat in a non smoking section. Funny thing was, we sat at a table that was right next to the smoking section just like you. The only indication of division between smoking and non-smoking was this little fence whose height was lower than the backs of the seats we were sitting in lol.

    Wed 2008/01/09 00:54:13 JST (ID #69062)
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  • lazerbeak
    lazerbeak in Germany (Registered on 2008/01/21)
    System Administrator
    http://www.thedoitsujin.com/

    luckily for me, german cafes and bars are bound to be smoke free, at last!
    myself being a pro-active non-smoker, thought that there wouldn't be such a high "attachment" rate in japan. guess i was wrong ^^

    Thu 2008/02/14 05:37:03 JST (ID #72268)
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  • graeble.
    graeble. in South Texas (Registered on 2008/05/23)
    lecherous wretch
    http://graeble.deviantart.com/

    and why not?
    not only is smoking sexy looking, its a great way to relieve tension.
    ...to bad your breath smells like sh*t.

    Fri 2008/05/23 09:02:10 JST (ID #194673)
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  • persocomsan
    persocomsan in Pueblo, CO (Registered on 2008/06/20)
    http://animaticfigmation.com/

    I smoked during my teens, stupid me. My dad died from lung cancer when I was still a baby, and my wife's mom just recently died from complications of her heart which in part was caused by her excessive smoking habit... I like it around here because there are laws against smoking restaurants and even bars. Back in Wisconsin it wasn't like that and I remember even the "non-smoking" sections were stuffy and hard to breathe in. Once you stop smoking after you've done it and it's completely out of your system (at least in my case) you become ultra-sensitive to cigarette smoke. I can smell it a mile away and it irritates my eyes, lungs and nose now. Never touch another cigarette for the rest of my life.

    Sat 2008/06/21 06:04:56 JST (ID #218490)
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  • Zou
    Zou in New York City (Registered on 2008/07/08)
    Student & Authorized Chicken Slapper
    http://www.otakuinternational.com

    Hey uhhh those smoker areas look horrible, Looking inside I think I see a layer of nothing but fog (and I wonder what the fog is...). Its also quite funny how there are a couple of dudes smoking right outside the smoking area.

    Mon 2008/12/15 05:55:49 JST (ID #412540)
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  • Laevetein
    Laevetein in Philippines (Registered on 2009/01/07)
    iCafe Manager

    Well at least the japanese smoke at the right places. Here in the Philippines, they smoke wherever, whenever. Public transport, sidewalks, malls. Being a non smoker, it really annoys me.

    Fri 2009/01/09 19:14:04 JST (ID #441863)
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  • lolipedofin
    lolipedofin in Singapore -back at my stinky dump- (Registered on 2008/06/14)
    Mahasiswa yang terdampar di Singapura.
    http://lolipedofin.wordpress.com/

    Being a smoker... I do hate inconsiderate smoker, back at indonesia, they don't care whether their smoke affecting other people or not, when i saw those kind of people, i usually just cough hardly, in an exaggerated way, and then give the smoker a 'look', some still have the consideration and shame to stop, others stare back at me like they're trying to pick a fight.. lolol. I mean, I smoke, but i know it's bad and unfair to other people, that's why i try to be as discreet as i could

    But here in Singapore... whew.. the restrictions are over the top!! You are not allowed to smoke in Parking lot ?! WTF?! The cars are all puffing theirs why can't i join in the party?!

    I'm surprised though, for country like Japan and Singapore, where the price of tobaccos are "kick in the nut slash on the throat"-like, but the sheer number of smoker is still huge... Back at Jakarta, a pack of cigs cost about 1 USD, and that's the import brand (made in Indonesia, but imported brand like Marlboro or Lucky Strike), local brand (which foreigner loves!) usually cost around 60-70 cents. One funny thing i realize is, the most expensive mainstream cigarettes in Indonesia I've ever seen is somehow Mild Seven...

    Fri 2009/01/23 05:26:32 JST (ID #458579)
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  • Syaoran
    Syaoran in Io, Jupiter (Registered on 2009/01/31)
    Otaku, US Army, Student (Political Science)
    http://figure.tsuki-board.net/profile/Syaoran

    I don't smoke, never will. In fact it's an instant turn off if any female smokes.

    I wonder if they smoke in Japan like how a lot of people smoke in the USA? With absolutely no regard for anyone around them. I see people not even trying to be courteous here to others.

    Another perk is that if you smoke, most businesses give you extra break time. At least the military does and so do businesses in Oregon. So those who don't smoke get less break time. I know people who smoke just because of they more break time. =/

    Fri 2009/02/06 10:30:07 JST (ID #477239)
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  • yuki hime
    yuki hime in Romania, Bucharest (Registered on 2009/01/23)
    Student in PR & Marketing
    http://www.linkedin.com/in/anacristinaandreea

    I didn't expect this to be a problem in Japan. The same situation you described ,Danny, is a daily routine for me, a convinced NON-SMOKER. There are so few public places where the distinction between smokers and nonsmokers areas is real...the smoke just flies in the air :(

    As a positive example I would say Norway is the best place for nonsmokers! Smoking is prohibited in all indoor public places, one can only smoke outside (and I guess there are special places for that - I only stayed in Oslo for 3 days and I didn't see any of them, but I heard they exist)

    Tue 2009/02/17 01:10:55 JST (ID #492277)
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  • ed142
    ed142 in CA, the valley (Registered on 2009/02/23)
    student- university servant

    sigh, i really dislike smoke, when i went to europe- everyone was smoking like chimneys, hell all over asia as well. anyways i live in ca and the smoking anti-smoking laws are excellent. there is something like one cannot smoke near certain establishments although i really believe they are not really enforced to my liking.
    since i think smoking is a personal choice- keep it to yourself since there is no need for one to share that stuff with others

    Sat 2009/02/28 11:13:53 JST (ID #504983)
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  • Jackzilla!
    Jackzilla! in USA (Registered on 2009/02/21)
    Photographer Wanna-be

    Smoking is a grand old tradition. I just don't do it.

    Japanese guys are very centered on machismo and manliness and it's a male dominated society with none of the Wests feminized BS cultural castration obsession you see with western women so much lately. In the west, being manly and acting like a man is now seen by women as a bad thing, an undesirable trait linked to the old Colonialism and war and keeping women down. Now that it's all been reversed somewhat, men are becoming weak confused pussies and some are remembering why it's good to keep the men in charge. So smoke em if you got em guys, and blow the smoke in a ladies face. They're the ones killing everyone's fun anyway.

    Fri 2009/03/13 18:52:51 JST (ID #520632)
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  • Gradius
    Gradius in Brasil (Registered on 2008/07/07)
    IT Expert / System, Network, Security Administrator
    http://www.digitalanime.com.br

    Smoke = cancer

    Smoke = radioactive

    Smoke = only proof you're a trully wimp!

    Smoke = DEATH

    Mon 2009/03/23 03:08:33 JST (ID #531010)
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  • jzavala
    jzavala in green bay, wi, usa (Registered on 2009/03/28)
    otaku, gamer, and car nut/gearhead.

    i'll never smoke. ever. my aunt smokes, she almost has a mans voice now. the price of cigarettes is just obscene as well. my parents spend possibly hundreds within a month or two on cigarettes and its just such a huge waste. i can only imagine the only companies not hit the hardest by the economic downturn is tobacco companies.

    Mon 2009/03/30 03:57:09 JST (ID #541382)
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  • UngreatfulPunk
    UngreatfulPunk in Englewood, CO (Registered on 2009/03/26)
    Student / Free Thinker / Otaku
    http://www.google.com/profiles/SeanSigloch

    Well that's a bummer... I'm still going to learn Japanese and possible try and live there, but this sucks. =[ We already have enough people smoking here, and I'm pretty sure that I've inadvertently (and completely UNwantedly) taken in my fair share of second-hand-smoke. =[

    As a wise person once said.
    "Your right to smoke ends where my nose begins."
    Those are words to live by. *nods*

    Tue 2009/03/31 07:08:12 JST (ID #543114)
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  • sam.
    sam. in SE Asia, Universe (Registered on 2008/10/26)
    waisting money on studying..
    http://www.thefascinations.co.cc

    Lol.. that's what bad in Japan, only!

    Mon 2009/04/06 14:18:25 JST (ID #551742)
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  • darthchilli
    darthchilli in Vancouver, Canada (Registered on 2009/04/06)
    Marketing Sales Promotions
    http://lyfeprojekt.blogspot.com/

    Japan has some good cigs that i cant buy here
    like..Mild Seven Aqua Menthol...

    Tue 2009/04/07 04:44:17 JST (ID #552565)
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  • P
    P (Registered on 2009/03/25)
    Engineering ways to take over the world.

    Yeah I can understand this issue. I hate it when smoker's are inconsiderate to others that don't smoke, but you can't blame them if a cafe allows them to smoke, then they'll smoke! IT just makes us non-smokers feel uncomfortable in such places. I believe that one day people should be forced to wear a helmet that covers one's full head and allowing them to smoke to their content without effecting others.

    Mon 2009/04/20 18:12:43 JST (ID #572016)
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  • Vain
    Vain in Philippines (Registered on 2009/04/22)
    University Student, Writer, Artist

    I smoke occassionally but not too much, around 1-2 sticks a day. I don't particularly like smoking when my companion/the person with me don't and when I'm in an enclosed and/or airconditioned place. It bothers other people and the smell sticks to your clothes.

    Wed 2009/04/22 15:46:31 JST (ID #574783)
    reply to Vain's comment
  • tamaki kousaka
    tamaki kousaka in korea (Registered on 2009/07/06)
    otaku!
    http://cafe.daum.net/heavyvehicle

    lots of korean men and women smoke. i perfer to drink!!!! drink soju!!!! YA YA YA YA!!! LOL LOL LOL

    Mon 2009/07/06 18:15:51 JST (ID #668628)
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      • lolipedofin
        lolipedofin in Singapore -back at my stinky dump- (Registered on 2008/06/14)
        Mahasiswa yang terdampar di Singapura.
        http://lolipedofin.wordpress.com/

        It seems Japan is ranked 44th now... wow, it beats Netherland... O.o, probably they prefer pot rather than cig.. lolol... just kiddin

        But WTF?! Indonesia is ranked 117 with no smoker at all?! lolololol... well, that's got to be a great news... if it's real!? hahaha, i dare to bet, that we're one of the top contender for 1st place... i think 60% smoker is around the correct number

        Fri 2009/01/23 05:39:10 JST (ID #458594)
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