I live in France and, as from today, smoking is banned in most public places. It will be banned in all bars and clubs from next January. I've seen that the example of Scotland and Ireland is to begin in the rest of the UK by this summer. But has the ban in Scotland and Ireland changed anything ? Are there less smokers ? Has the ban "diabolised" smokers in the eyes of the rest of the population ? Is the ban strictly followed ? I'm interested in the general effect the ban has had. Thanks !
2007-01-31 21:39:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
The ban in Ireland is strictly enforced. A few pubs tried to resist but a few heavy fines sorted that out. Now I think everybody realises the ban is here to stay so we've had to get used to it. Many pubs have smoking areas outside (or somewhere that could be defined as outside) and sometimes it's where most of the customers are. Those without smoking areas usually have people standing outside puffing away.
I'm a smoker and I don't mind the ban at all. But I have noticed in nightclubs, the tobacco-free air now reveals a rather pungent smell of BO :(
2007-02-01 05:21:51 · answer #1 · answered by massadaman 4 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Im from Ireland and a smoker and nothing has changed really. All the bars put in sheltered smoking rooms with heaters for the smokers and the room does be full with people so i dont think many gave up when the ban was introduced. I actually dont miss smoking inside the pub at all. The only problem is you could lose your seat in the bar by going to the smoking room for a cigarette
2007-01-31 21:46:58 · answer #2 · answered by kit 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
the ban is very strictly adhered to. it really hasn't had too many negative impacts on us. we smokers very quickly got used to going outside for a *** and it really isn't much of an inconvenience. pubs etc now have a far more pleasant atmosphere and it has very quickly become normal.
2007-01-31 21:48:52 · answer #3 · answered by thuddie 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
As far as dramatic changes, there isn't all that much to see. But the ban has made great effect in pubs, dramatically.
2007-01-31 21:43:41 · answer #4 · answered by Game Guy 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-02 00:58:51 · answer #5 · answered by quinteros 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i believe it has change allot of things it has encourage people to quit smoking which is a plus for peoples health.but sadly a down fall in pubs takings has cause many to either close or put up there price. either way it still infact us the consumer.
2007-01-31 21:51:54 · answer #6 · answered by Lynda27 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's great in Scotland - I feel I can go out again now without having to wash my clothes 9 times after them getting saturated with smoke stink.
The pubs and bars don't seem anymore empty than they were before and smoker bullying has stopped.
2007-02-01 00:17:41 · answer #7 · answered by chillipope 7 · 9⤊ 4⤋
Yes, the air is cleaner, and selfish smokers get less chance to kill other people with their vile habit. They are just drug users.
2007-01-31 21:46:18 · answer #8 · answered by los 7 · 6⤊ 5⤋