I know they are used to the tabacco smell but would I be rude to bring something to kill the tobacco odor? or should i just bite the bullet..
2007-01-24 16:58:26 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Don't visit them at their house.
You could make up that "famous" excuse many people use (even though it may not be true for many people), "I'm allergic to tobacco smoke - want to meet me at ___________for lunch?"
Other than that, just live with the smell you don't like. Bringing something to kill the odor would be too rude.
I don't think there's anything wrong with your being honest with the people and saying that the smoke smell is something that bothers you, and you'd rather visit somewhere else. Most smokers would understand that. Starting to shoot air freshener from a can in someone else's house wouldn't be great. It is their house. They don't mind the smoke. They may find your air freshener objectionable, and they would certainly feel insulted by your choice to just take it upon yourself to bring something rather than just being polite but honest with them about the smoke.
2007-01-24 17:07:37 · answer #1 · answered by WhiteLilac1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you find it offensive you could always stop visiting. Failing that it would be rude to bring something to eliminate the odour. Why not suggest that you sit outside (if possible) so you can talk in the fresh air and the smoke won't bother you as much?
You can't tell someone to stop smoking in their own home.
2007-01-25 02:06:37 · answer #2 · answered by poledra_73 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bite the bullet. It's rude to comment on the smell of someone else's home. If you don't like it, invite them to your house where you can make them smoke outside.
2007-01-25 01:05:41 · answer #3 · answered by •√¡rgő• 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm very much anti-smoke but in this case I have to side with the majority of the people answering here... it is their own home, and it would be rude to carry any airfreshener or whatever. Some people really hate the smell of those, so using them in *their* home is not acceptable!
2007-01-25 09:55:12 · answer #4 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What would you do if it was BO, or smoke from a fireplace or cooking smells or pet odor instead of tobacco smoke?
I think the answer is the same.
2007-01-25 01:08:50 · answer #5 · answered by Patienttraffic 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Bite the bullet or don't visit. If they visit my house they go outside and better not throw those butts in my yard. I will be nice and provide an ashtray for outside use
2007-01-25 01:07:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dont complain but let them know that the smell is evident, like you said that they are used to it. They may not be aware of it and I know if you were in my house and found ANY smell offensive I would rather you say something so it could be addressed and taken care of as soon as I could.
2007-01-25 01:37:26 · answer #7 · answered by nyoo1578 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
bite the bullet or stop going over, come up with a "smoke allergy" that works too. thomas
2007-01-25 02:05:05 · answer #8 · answered by Thomas A 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you go to their place you have no right to complain to them, you can leave. Nothing you can bring will kill the odor.
2007-01-25 01:04:39 · answer #9 · answered by thefinalresult 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Bite the bullet and don't visit them anymore.
2007-01-25 02:24:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋