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Originally Posted by CRussel
Having worked at a Japanese managed company for 10 years, I know what you mean. Even in California where the smoking laws were strict, the level of smoking was astonishing. Of all the managers and co-workers I had, I only knew one who was a non-smoker.
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Fortunately, things are changing quickly here. There are now even entire streets where smoking is prohibited... many of the more crowded downtown areas. They have set up little off-street smoking areas for people. All of the fast-food places, shopping malls, public buildings, etc. are now non-smoking, and most larger restaurants have sectioned-off areas.
If only smokers realized just how badly they smell... As a smoker for 43 years, I am constantly embarrassed when I think back to all the non-smoking friends whose homes I stunk up repeatedly! And never even knew it. Now, almost 15 years without a cigarette, even standing next to a person on a crowded train or bus who's been smoking makes me cringe. Frankly, it amazes me that girls actually were willing to kiss me. I must be really, really handsome.
Stitchawl