Why do people smoke?

I am not an addicted smoker, and don't often smoke (I've had one today), didn't have any yesterday nor for the few days before that. I find that when I do have one, it destresses and relaxes me and I enjoy it with a cup of coffee.

I only really crave one when I'm particularly stressed, and the cigarette does help destress. Though, some of that may be because I'm going away from the stressful thing for 10 minutes and clearing my head.
 
I smoke and wish I didnt. Been trying very hard to stop completely but alas, I am not doing well.

Even as a smoker, I cannot think of a good reason to smoke.
 
Is this a troll thread? You say you aren't 12 (as in out of touch) yet you are asking a very simple question which provokes quite a few responses?

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Why do people eat to much? Why do people Drink? Why do people drive big greedy cars? why do people moan?

Pointless thread.
 
It's an interesting one. I have never smoked, hate the smell, and generally don't understand people who do smoke. If I see a hot girl smoking she instantly becomes far less attractive to me. If somebody smokes near me I think they're a selfish so-and-so.

And yet....

I do think it looks very cool sometimes :o The TV show Mad Men for example....they ALL look awesome when they smoke :mad:
 
Hmm Smoking made me look cool I gave up smoking 2 years ago after starting at 17ish

Why did i start smoking ?? Look cool, smoking cannabis and a really weird reason, i actually enjoyed it. My dad smoked and i vowed to never do it, peer pressure at 15 made me try one but i was repulsed by it.

Sitting down with a pint and a fag was one of the nicest feelings pure relaxation. The smoking axes as a bit of a muscle "relaxer," cant think of the correct word :P

Smoked all through Uni, nice way to go for a break, going out in the "cold win and rain" for a fag didn't bother me, it doesn't bother smokers cos they are getting their nicotine so dont ever think its a hardship to them. If your mates smoke and everyone is it seems perfectly normal.

Smoking at work was great means i could nip out for an extra few minutes breaks, its even better if your boss or manager smoked as they totally understood.

Nothing like that first smoke of the day and getting such a nicotene rush you nealry fell over at the bus stop.... woo thats living alight!!!

Since ive quit ive got a bit more spare cash and i dont cough lots but thats about it. id smoke one right now if someone offered me one.

Drinking and not smoking is still after 2 years really weird and if im quite hammered i might ponce one... for this reason ive also cut back on booze so its a double win really

tl:dr Smoking is cool

I totally respected people rights not breath my smoke but now as a reformed non smoker, all the people that whine about it makes me want to blow it right into your face.

The massive negative anti smoking campaigns of the last 15 years have created (thank god??) the current generation of smoke haters but jesus you are annoying. And New Labour...blame them too.
 
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It usually goes like this for "youths", follow your peers, try to look cool/be a man, get to enjoy it and get then addicted....... You know the rest.
 
FARGO said:
I smoke and wish I didnt. Been trying very hard to stop completely but alas, I am not doing well.

Even as a smoker, I cannot think of a good reason to smoke.
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Thats depressing,

Ask your friends to strap you to a chair and only give you food and water for a week, then see if you still need a fag after that week
 
gregster said:
Why do people eat to much? Food tastes great and certain people can't help themselves. Certain people do have emotional issues though can they lead for over eating:D

Why do people Drink? Most with their dinner, a lot to get drunk and have a blast, then again there's the emotional aspect...parental issues etc etc

Why do people drive big greedy cars? Petrol heads, status symbol

why do people moan? to get help from others, offloading your problems, if even vocally can ease your mood

Pointless thread. why?
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lol pay no heed to me, I am a 20 a day man. I feel I have to justify myself for something I have done since the age of 11 (I am now 41).

I just get fed up with the anti-smokers and I know you said you wasn't going to judge but more and more it is anti-social.

I never smoke indoors but I do love the summer, so I can sit out on my decking and relax with a cup of tea and a smoke.

That I realy enjoy.
 
At least smoking green leaves makes the walls melt and you can talk to your shoes....

What does smoking fags do?
 
Best tip to stop smoking.

Stop buying fags.... Stop putting them in your mouth and sucking... Thats what i did.
 
I started because I was stupid.

It does go well with a beer on a sunny day, but sucks when you have to keep going out side in the cold. oh and it's probably going to kill me.

You should feel sorry for us.
 
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gregster said:
lol pay no heed to me, I am a 20 a day man. I feel I have to justify myself for something I have done since the age of 11 (I am now 41).

I just get fed up with the anti-smokers and I know you said you wasn't going to judge but more and more it is anti-social.

I never smoke indoors but I do love the summer, so I can sit out on my decking and relax with a cup of tea and a smoke.

That I realy enjoy.
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We all do things which are bad for us, and no I'm not judging anyone. If you enjoy it, fair enough mate. The thread was just as to why people do it really.
 
If smoking didn't cause cancer and was good for you i.e. miracle weight loss that didn't involve sitting on the toilet all day or puking, I wouldn't hesitate to do it
 
I dont smoke but i did for about 6weeks.

If im honest i LOVED to have a smoke and coffee, it was highlight to some parts of the day. I stopped because i was becoming a puffing billy and was getting headaches :/
 
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