I agree Swab and wish others shared your view. In the shopping centre foodcourt where I work you see many people puffing away at these and I just think it should still be kept outdoors like normal cigarettes.
Maybe because it (the vapour produced) doesn't smell or linger in the way tobacco smoke does, people think it's more acceptable, and in some ways, they'd be right.
When I made my decision, it was more about the psychological aspect of it.
What I mean is that someones first reaction is going to be that it's tobacco smoke, followed by a realisation that it's not, but by then the damage is done, and someones enjoyment of a meal or whatever is tainted.
Besides which, I was brought up to "have some manners" and taught that it's rude to smoke whilst others are eating, and it's ingrained in me.
I think some people just like to flaunt it, and almost relish a bit of an argument because they aren't breaking any rules or laws, which is somewhat understandable given the social pariahs smokers have become over the last few years.
I don't get that way meself, but I can understand why some people might.
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