So, the smoking ban has hit Wales and already the pubs are much more pleasant places to be. Smokers cluster together outside enjoying the sunshine, us non smokers gather together in the rarified atmosphere and enjoy the free and easy use of our lungs.
As an ex-smoker I've always tried not to become one of those evangelical reformists who, having turned from the dark side, feels the need to spread the good word.
Mainly because they're all bastards.
Smoking is a real addiction and giving up is one of the hardest things I've ever had to do.
I'm afraid, non-smokers, that tutting and shaking your head thing? only firms the resolve of the smoker to continue smoking. It's not a habit, it's a physical and mental compulsion that must be fought and overcome. With all the good will in the world, fake coughing and wagging your finger isn't going to make anyone stop smoking.
Well, They might stop long enough to put their cigarette out in your eye but they'll light another one up afterwards.
Which is why when someone you work closely with makes a concerted effort and gives up for a month you feel proud of them because you know how hard that first month was.
However when they subsequently start again after having broken the addiction, because they 'put on a few pounds' you feel like slapping them.
Lung cancer or bigger pants? You would have though it was an easy choice.
So I recommended she try heroin as you've never seen a fat skaghead have you? Pete Dougherty looks skinny on his crack pipe diet (Although he does have a couple of skittles every other week,) maybe she should try that.
Scary what people can talk themselves into to avoid something they don't really want to do.
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