Ok, I know this has the possibility to go South really quickly, but what are everyone's opinions on Smoking in Restaurants? I know a couple of States have bans on Smoking in Restaurants, but how do you feel about it?

By the way Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

 

i would say no smoking in the restaurants because i dont care to breathe in second hand smoke...if i did, then i would just buy some and smoke them myself

 

In GA they have passed a ban that I can at least agree with. If it is a bar area and is sealed off from the rest of the place and has a seperate air handling system then smoking is allowed. Otherwise no smoking.

My employer has just banned smoking and tobacco use of any kind at their facilities. As a smoker I say this sux big time, but I also understand it is a business decision for the higher ups to make.

Stan

who can't at work anymore

 

Opinions vary.

I personally dont care if you smoke in a restaurant or not....just keep your butt in the smoking section with your cigarette.

If your at the table next to me, then it might bother me, but if your on the other side of the restaurant, then who cares?

 

I say it's up to the individual restaurants.

Some can allow it.
Some can segregate it to certain areas
Some can disallow it.

Let the consumer choose which establishment they want to go to. If the smoking joint goes under because of smoking the others will change quickly.

Less Government is good government.

 

Good post vader.

 

That's how it is here in San Antonio. The only thing I don't like about that, is the smokers stand outside the restaurant doors smoking.....makes for a cool WWE like entrance.

 

 

Government has NO business dictating to businesses how they should manage and run their businesses unless of course there is illegal activity happening. Smoking is legal and therefore NO government entity, in my opinion, has a right to dictate to a business if they can and can not allow smoking and if they do allow smoking under what circumstances (smoking areas, different ventilation, etc)

While some people hype up second hand smoke as some kind of major safety hazard it is not, at least not any thing major or serious. If you want to worry about something major and serious that can affect your health then worry about people who drive while drunk or more worse people yakking on their cell phones while driving. Your odds are much higher to die due to one of those things then it will ever be with second hand smoke…

For the record, when restaurants allowed smoking, I never smoked in them because many people in them did not smoke and I wouldn’t want to smell someone’s cigar etc. One thing that should not be allowed in restaurants is people that stink like fat people who don’t own showers or can’t fit in them. I would much rather smell a cigar or tuna lady then some fat basturd that don’t have access to a shower…

Not smoking in a restaurant, in my opinion, is just a common courtesy everyone should practice like fat women that douche before going in public. If I am at a steak restaurant I want to smell beef, not seafood…

 

That was an AWESOME POST ! ! !

 

Well, seeing as how I started this post, I guess I should add my 0.02. I think smoking should be banned in all "restaurants". Now maybe we could go as far as having a certain room off on the side for smoking only, or something of that sort. I personally could care less if someone chooses to smoke or not, but I do hate the fact that when I am separated by a flower pot from the smoking and non-smoking area and all I can smell is smoke while I'm trying to eat. To each their own as far as if you want to smoke or not, but I choose not too, and I really don't want it in my face while I'm trying to eat. The reason I say this is because a couple of nights ago my wife and son where at a restaurant eating and this lady beside us smoked at least 4 cigs while we were trying to eat, and it really irritated me that she blew her smoke in out area the entire time. I guess a common courtesy would be nice. I have a bad habit of spitting a lot, so how would she have felt if I spit in her face?

Now, as far as a bar is concerned, I say smoke if you want, because I choose to put myself in an establishment that provides alcohol and by default smoking usually comes with it, and I don't make it a habit to take my two sons and wife to bars......

 

I totally agree.

 

Ok well I am a smoker so I will throw in my $.02.

I DO NOT believe the gov. has any right to dictate to private businesses what is and isn't allowed in their establishment provided it is legal, which smoking is.

For the people crying about second hand smoke...unless you eat 3 meals a day at a table next to someone chain smoking the whole time you are eating for 10 or 12 years, your risk of having medical issues from it are highly unlikely. Cancer caused by second hand smoke HAS NEVER been diagnosed in a non smoking house, which translates into the only way you will get cancer from second hand smoke is from long term exposure. If you spend that much time in a restaurant I think you would be more likely to die from heart failure brought on by obesity than cancer.

I am sorry but I WOULD NOT go to any bar that did not allow smoking, sorry but when I drink I smoke, and even people who don't usually smoke, do it while drinking.

Lastly I don't think there should have to be a ban. I think people should not smoke in a closed in place out of common f#cking courtesy. Really what need is there to smoke at a restaurant? You just finished eating you will be outside in less than 10 min. What is the dire need for a smoke that can't wait 10 min? I smoke and from time to time while out we will finish our food and sit around the table BSing afterwards, I politely excuse myself from the table go outside smoke one and come back in. I smoke and I just don't like to smell it while eating so I have enough respect for the people around me not to make them have to put up with it on my account.

 

In waco there is a city ordinance that you cant smoke within 20ft of the front door of a public establisment. I hate walking out of a resturant or walmart or the likes, and have someone just outside the door smoking. Its like gahh just go around the corner *** hole.

As far as resturants, i think its not too big of a deal if its somewhat segregated. But i cant stand seeing an ashtray on my table. Bleh!

And i do smoke on occasion but usually when i drink.
-Patrick

 

Ohio just passed a no-smoking law that goes into effect in December. My view is that I agree---there should be no smoking in restaurants. I wear contact lenses and the smoke acts like sandpaper on them..I also have to make sure that I am wearing clothes that are machine-washable---not "dry-clean only", as many times when I come out of my favorite restaurants and I reek of smoke.

As the saying goes, "There is no " Peeing area" in a swimming pool----why should there be a "smoking area" in a restaurant?

As for the effects of smoke---carcinegnic---perhaps that is minimal---but my two children have athsma that can be triggered by smoke---and watching them suffer through an athsma attack in a hospital emergency room is really unpleasant.

Perhaps some of you are right---there is indeed too much govt. involved---it shouldn't have to have come to that---but I guess there are too many rude people (not to mention RJ Reynolds Co.) that only care about themselves or their profits. RJ Reynolds backed another confusing issue (that was defeated) in Ohio this November. To them---I do not believe it is about choice; it is about $$$.