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From: mss@sb1.UUCP (MERLE SIMPKINS)
Newsgroups: net.flame
Subject: Re: "Re: Disgusted by Smokers -(nf)"
Message-ID: <174@sb1.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 17-Jul-84 14:08:53 EDT
Article-I.D.: sb1.174
Posted: Tue Jul 17 14:08:53 1984
Date-Received: Fri, 20-Jul-84 02:03:00 EDT
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As a confirmed smoker (32 years, pipe) I feel that we smokers can be 
a little less obnoxious if we would all observe the following rules 
that I made for myself:

	1 - Extinguish your cigarette, cigar, or pipe before entering
	    another person's "turf" unless you know that they do not
	    object to smoking.

	2 - When in another person's turf silently observe your 
	    surroundings.  If no ashtrays are in sight do not even 
	    ask if you can smoke, their absence usually advertises
	    your host's preference.  If they are present or if your 
	    host "lights up" then and only then ask "do you mind if
	    I smoke?" and conduct yourself according to their wish.

	3 - When smoking dispose of ashes or butts in an acceptable
	    manner.  Do not drop ANYTHING on the floor, lawn, walk,
	    or driveway ( this practice is offensive to anyone who
	    is used to neat, clean, and orderly surroundings ).

There are probably other rules that need to be considered and I 
invite all of you to post them.

You smokers should at least observe the above since failing to do
so is just showing contempt for your host and you deserve any
critizism you may receive.

				M. S. Simpkins