brian_w Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Having attended several meets here in the UK, it struck me that there seem to be a fairly large number of asexuals who either don't smoke or prefer to be in a non-smoking environment. Just out of interest, I thought I'd raise this as a poll to see if there is any correlation between smokers/non-smokers and being asexual. So, good people out there in Avenland, what's your preference? I'm a non-smoker, and much prefer to be in a non-smoking environment if possible. Link to post Share on other sites
mindlife Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I prefer to be in a non-smoking environment most of the time, but occasionally I like a pipe of black cavendish. Link to post Share on other sites
birdnerd Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Non-smoker, hate to be around the stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
rosegirl Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I loathe the smell of smoking, and the fact that it makes your hair and clothes stink too. I was in Glasgow a couple of weeks ago, and the difference it makes to go into clubs and pubs where no-one is smoking is fantastic. I can't wait for July 1st here in England, so we can have the same. All my love, Kate Link to post Share on other sites
Apophyllite Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 non-smoker, and I hate being around cigarette smoke. pot isn't as bad, but I'd still prefer to be in a non-smoking environment. Link to post Share on other sites
Goonie Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 they are fixing to go smoke free in the county here at the begining of 2007 Link to post Share on other sites
Derp Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 What's the percentage of people in general who don't smoke? :? I'd think it to be higher than the percentage of smokers. In which case, it wouldn't be too surprising to find the same numbers among asexuals. Also, I must say I'm curious to know what "other" might entail... :lol: Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 The no-smoking factor could be related to the anti-smoking campaigns that have been out for as long as some of us have been alive. Smoking seems to be less prevalent than previously. Link to post Share on other sites
mouth brooder Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Smoking is the number one cause of death in China. Bhutan banned tobacco almost two years ago. I am not happy living in a tobacco belt state. I have to duct tape my wall outlets to keep second hand smoke from oozing into my apartment. Link to post Share on other sites
Vrakin Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I put other becuase I have had lots of relatives that smoke and the smell sometimes reminds me of them. Especially my grandma who died while I was young and I don't remember her all that well. As far as actually smoking I rarely do tho I may have one while i'm drinking. Link to post Share on other sites
brian_w Posted December 10, 2006 Author Share Posted December 10, 2006 And I put 'other' in the poll just to cover the 'what about......?' things that are bound to crop up if I hadn't included it :) Link to post Share on other sites
Adventuress Heart Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Non-smoker here and non smoking environment please. Link to post Share on other sites
Goonie Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Also, I must say I'm curious to know what "other" might entail... :lol: well you know for those people who smoke oregano.. or coffee left overs.. or umm cow pies Link to post Share on other sites
anticulus Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Non-smoker, but not too concerned about being in a smoky environment Link to post Share on other sites
Jean Grey Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Once every two years or so I start smoking, but have to quit after a few days (usually 2.5) because I can no longer climb stairs or talk. Link to post Share on other sites
Parth Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 My lungs are seriously not strong enough to cope with smoke. Even being in a room of second-hand smoke makes my lungs hurt. Link to post Share on other sites
Octarine Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Smoking... *shakes head* I'm a californian, I think I've met one person that smokes (well, cigarettes, I know of a lot of other kinds of junkies in my school) in my entire life. Link to post Share on other sites
hydrae Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Non smoker who perfers a smoke free environment, but I'll be around smokers if I have to. Link to post Share on other sites
spinneret Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Nonsmoker, avoid cigarette smoke like the plague. And marijuana. I do actually like the scent of pipe tobacco, though. It's weird, since I never knew anyone who smoked a pipe, but it's somehow mixed in that "good warm fuzzy" part of my brain. *shrugs* Link to post Share on other sites
deladangerous Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Nonsmoker, avoid cigarette smoke like the plague. And marijuana. Yes. Although normal-people cigarettes are like INSTANT DRY-HEAVE, whereas mary jane is kinda like "oh, smells like burning hair, whatever..." which isn't too bad until I recall that if I stick around it too long, I'ma get contact buzz, which I totally don't want. So yeah, I avoid both plagues. Link to post Share on other sites
agentkgb Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I'm a non-smoker, and I prefer not to be anywhere near it. Link to post Share on other sites
ChildOfTheLight Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 It doesn't bother me too much, but for the sake of my own lungs and my moderate ability as a distance runner, I don't smoke. Never had any real desire to, either. Link to post Share on other sites
Zedekai Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Smoker.... but only the expensive high quality ones, if I'm going to do it I might as well, get the best. Link to post Share on other sites
AntiBubble Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Smoker, but trying to quit so I get my singing voice back :lol: I miss having a three octave range :cry: :cry: :cry: Link to post Share on other sites
2tabbymom Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Nonsmoker. I used to be able to smell smoke on anyone, but not as much now. I've worked in a casino for 7 years and have gotten to the point where I can't smell it on myself anymore even though I know I reek! I really notice it when I go back to work after my weekend and it just hits me in the face when I walk in the door. I hate that people probably think I smoke when I've never touched a cigarette. Link to post Share on other sites
Dixie Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Non smoker. Link to post Share on other sites
Charlieee Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Non-smoker, of course But I won't be smoking any time soon :D I don't like to be around smokers, either. It's strange, because I sort of like the smell of the smoke, except it makes me start to choke and get watery eyes. I can't come within a few feet of someone smoking without coughing a lot. And, despite the fact that my town is apparently big on drug dealing (when did that happen?? :shock: ), I have no clue how I'd be around other smoke (like marijuana/mary jane/reefer and stuff), but I could imagine it being worse. Link to post Share on other sites
Phlying Ace Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Nonsmoker. I prefer a smoke-free environment, but it doesn't really bother me all that much. Link to post Share on other sites
LostPenguin Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Non-smoker. I've considered smoking cigarrettes now and then for some reason, I don't really know why... I guess just to try them out, but I'm not really interested. I prefer to stay out of second-hand smoke as much as possible, both because it's bad for your health and I've spent so much time around asthmatics I just automatically avoid it like the plague... Like some people here, though, pipe smoke doesn't bother me, it has kind of a nice scent to it, and I don't mind hanging around people who are smoking marijuana... I don't get contact highs. And for some reason the smell of leather that's sucked up the scent of cigarrettes appeals to me *sooo* much. I don't know why. Link to post Share on other sites
helana12_03 Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I'm a non smoker and I prefer to be in a non-smoking environment, but I"m not too concerned about being in a smoky environment. Link to post Share on other sites
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