fatandfabulous:
I don’t but I’ve always wanted to try cigs. Should I?
No, I'd advise against it.
Don't listen to the rabid anti-smokers who make outlandish claims. For example, there's nothing wrong with being around someone who's smoking. If you pour two fluid ounces of vodka into a glass, and leave it out for 48 hours (it'll evaporate), that's 48,000 times as many carcinogens released. That's the important thing to remember about toxicology; there's a non-zero threshold. Now they claim 7,000 chemicals. Remember when they used to claim 4,000? Going through 2-3 cigarettes a day, or a cigar is unlikely to make much of a difference either, and I saw studies about that.
But here's the problem. At a certain point, you will most likely come to need it. And you probably won't be able to stay at 2 a day. Ever heard the phrase pack-a-day? That's because that's a typical amount you'd eventually go through. It'll then be difficult if you'd rather not smoke anymore. You'll quickly learn to get cartons because they offer a discount.
You'd also need it even when it's not convenient, and the various indoor smoking restrictions make this more common. You'll be watching the clock and be almost hyper-aware of what time it is, thinking about what you'll be doing 1-2 hours from now, when if it's been 2 hours, you'd likely have 2 in a row. You will start to organize work tasks to ensure this will be possible. You'd also likely start lighting one first thing in the morning, chaining into the second one with your morning coffee, likely when you're in the bathroom. You'd also most likely have one right before you go to sleep as well. It also becomes an essential living expense.
The smell is pretty nice. Most folks are largely indifferent, but some folks may not think it smells very good, which is something to be aware of. There's also some of those who would be indifferent in day to day life, but might not want it at home and thus, may not want a relationship with a smoker.
There's a reason why virtually everyone who starts, does so as a pre-teen or teenager. Get a bit older than that, and the down sides to the restrictions are more apparent.
Also, while I did say that anti-smokers have made ridiculous claims, there are other things that aren't so ridiculous. Those who smoke, while less likely to develop Alzheimer's, are more likely to develop certain problems, including possible cancer of the lung or esophagus.
So yeah, I'd advise against it. Though, also surprised you wouldn't have tried it a few times in high school by now.
