Todays smoking ban!

[simpsons]

quote:Originally posted by stuart

there has been a ban on smoking on turkish busses and coaches for as long as i can remember.

That as it may be, but only for the passengers. I have been on many buses and coaches, and the drivers all light up and puff away to their hearts content.

[Ally B]

quote:Originally posted by Alex_BillaBoi_

i agree with gordon tho i still think it doesnt matter if you smoke in a pub, resuturant its not goin to stop people smokin around their children at home isit? still isnt going to stop people smoking around other people, smokin has been going for years and the older generaton who are still alive who smoke are still running round, smoking kills so what if people want to smoke let them, im just saying that gordon is right.. look at england most of the pubs have gone bust becuase of the no smoking ban and i have no daubt that thats going to happen here to since most the population of turkey smoke

[Ally B]

Pubs are closing in Britain because of the overheads forcing them to have to charge too much.Smoking has been banned in the workplace does Alex think people will stop going to work,smoking has been banned on flights does that stop people from taking holidays,smoking has been banned from shops does that stop people from shopping.  I dont thing so.If you feel you have to smoke be happy to stand outside for a few moments and keep your smoke to yourself.

[bewva]

This is getting like the 4tl for an Effes thread.
If the law is like the UK then what is the problem?
When we go into a restaurant if its not full we scan the room for the best tables away from smokers.
If its full obviously its tuff luck. What infuriates me is the people who sit with a fag in their hand and hold their arm at arms length so the smoke doesn't go in their faces but blows all over me.

[june]

Sorry Alex, I agree with Maria...Its is not always possible to sit away from the smokers, just not that easy.

When we were over a few weeks ago, we were having a fab meal at La Casa's, the table we sat at what seemed relatively smoke free around and about, then all of a sudden people behind me started smoking and it all came our way and spoilt the meal....sorry but it did.

We have family and friends who smoke and if they want to thats their business but when they come around to our house they would not dream of smoking in the house and just go outside, I do not have to tell them they just do it, but obviously I appreciate that.

I do not think the smoking ban is the sole contributor to businesses going under in the UK I know a few people who own pubs and whilst it may have been strange to begin with, once they had erected a place outside for the smokers they were quite happy, a lot of people in the UK cannot afford to drink out anymore thats whats having an effect, hence the reason there has been a boom in supermarket sales for booze and wine as its a lot cheaper.....and the government are moaning about it!!

I have no objections to smokers as long as it does not enroach on me and I have to say it so much nicer to go into a pub and not come smelling like a cogarettte though.

[Bluwise]

quote:Originally posted by Ally B

Pubs are closing in Britain because of the overheads forcing them to have to charge too much.Smoking has been banned in the workplace does Alex think people will stop going to work,smoking has been banned on flights does that stop people from taking holidays,smoking has been banned from shops does that stop people from shopping.  I dont thing so.If you feel you have to smoke be happy to stand outside for a few moments and keep your smoke to yourself.

Hi Ally
There are many pubs and clubs now joining forces to try and amend the ban (not remove it, just amend and offer choice) as too many customers are staying away - as for not smoking in the workplace, on flights or in shops - yep, that's all fine however, I do know many people who now choose an airport that provides a smoking area (airside) to fly from, don't go shopping in town as often simply because they can't have a nice Espresso and cigarette in between etc. so spend less by leaving sooner than usual.  Workplace smoking - OK not in a building but it has now stretched even to owner drivers not being allowed to smoke in their own vehicle  when no passengers are present!  I'm all for limiting where and when it is acceptable but I think the current situation is draconian and only the start of the Government's attempt to control out lives - let's see how much we can get away with - will the public just roll over and accept it....?  Asking a smoker to be happy going outside for a few minutes to smoke is not acceptable to most - it must be awful stood outside on a cold, dark night - no wonder people don't bother going out as much.  As for all the non-smokers flooding back to the clean air pubs - well, it never happened did it? I doubt the Turkish people will roll over and accept it any more than the German, French and Dutch did ....

[hoops man]

well said baz...its a smoking ban and very straight forward...no smoking in bars...customers have been great and no problem adhering to the rule......This has been tryed in most countries now so whats the fuss about...yes some bars will struggle some not...i personally dont mind sitting with smokers and im a non smoker.so ill sit outside with my friends ...very simlpe indeed.so lets all embrace this new law which most of us hate ....we will get used to it very soon

[turkeytim]

Dont sit downwind on Calis front of a smoker or a farter!
Sadly smoke lingers in your clothes for days!!

[kanga]

SO DO FARTS

[kenkay]

I'm just glad that I do not eat in resuturants:D