The smokers' code

[Broncofan-13]

Most smokers are probably already aware of this code. For those of you who are non-smokers, or who are unfamiliar with smokers, this is for you:

The smokers code is a set of unwritten (as of yet) rules that most smokers follow.
it's generally the philosophy of putting yourself in the other guy's shoes.

-If a person comes up and asks if he/she can bum a ciggarette, you're obligated to help him/her out. exceptions to this rule are if the person is a notorious moocher who never has his/her own pack, and if you only have one ciggarette left.

-a fellow smoker is almost always friendly. no matter if the person is a stranger or not, you can almost always spark up (no pun intended) a conversation with the person or group of people, merely by being a fellow smoker. This doesn't always mean the person is trustworthy, so don't make the assumption that the person is someone you can trust.

-you can never smoke another person's lucky ciggerette. the only exception is if the person willingly hands it over. while not necessarily a superstitious act, having a lucky is normally tradition, and the person will be unhappy if you smoke it. ( a lucky is meant to be the last ciggarette smoked from a pack.)

- If someone offers to pay you for a ciggarette, you refuse the money, but give them a ciggarette anyway. this goes back to the first bullet point. you have to take into account the possibility that one day you could be the person who needs a cig. there are exceptions to this rule. If the person is annoying, or someone you know and don't like, you can take the money.

- as a smoker, you have a duty to minimize second hand smoke by smoking away from non-smokers, especially children. this is a matter of courtesy, and (with the exception of a few) is generally followed by most smokers. If a group of non smokers walks your way, make the attempt to blow the smoke away from them.


this about covers all of the bases in terms of the smokers' code. I'm sure I may have forgotten a few things, but this should give insight to non-smokers that we smokers (mnost of us anyway) try to adhere to a set of rules that makes it more pleasant for those around us. yes, there is honor among smokers.

[Missin#7]

Your barely old enough to smoke!!
You shouldn't know these rules!

[Broncofan-13]

Your barely old enough to smoke!!
You shouldn't know these rules!

been a smoker since I was legal (16)

[LordXenu]

- as a smoker, you have a duty to minimize second hand smoke by smoking away from non-smokers, especially children. this is a matter of courtesy, and (with the exception of a few) is generally followed by most smokers. If a group of non smokers walks your way, make the attempt to blow the smoke away from them.

About 99% of the smokers I've ever been around don't follow that rule. I'm allergic to smoke, so that is always fun.

[SmithOverTO]

My dear old grandfather smoked a ton back when I was a kid...and I'm going to be completely honest: Is there any better way to meet people?

[WhoDeyBengals]

My dear old grandfather smoked a ton back when I was a kid...and I'm going to be completely honest: Is there any better way to meet people?

I'll say this for them: they helped me come out of my shell and be more outgoing. For me, it's a social thing.

If I had to do it all over again, I would have picked up the habit... just wish it was easier to quit now.

[LbloodOjunkieG]

About 99% of the smokers I've ever been around don't follow that rule. I'm allergic to smoke, so that is always fun.

Same here. Everybody smokes around me, and they know I quit about 6 months ago. I ask them not to smoke around me, and they say "but I NEED one"

[champbronc2]

The smokers code leads to death.

Smoking is a major killer and isn't really something to provoke. At all.

[KCLadyFan]

been a smoker since I was legal (16)

and your what....16 and a half now....

[bruce80_267]

I dont wanna smoke or take drugs.. I know my father does smoke but it dosnt really bother me..

[nebs]

The smokers code leads to death.

Smoking is a major killer and isn't really something to provoke. At all.

Thanks Doc.

[champbronc2]

Thanks Doc.

you got it. Broncofan-13 I really suggest you try to stop.

[BroncoStampede]

Wow I dont know about all that smokers code stuff. My only code is buy a pack when you want to smoke, and make sure to lend others a cigarette because you may be in their shoes trying to bum one someday soon.

[BroncoStampede]

The smokers code leads to death.

Smoking is a major killer and isn't really something to provoke. At all.

Its a major killer if you smoke for 50 straight years. Dont bring this holier than thou attitude on us. Just dont read the thread and leave the smokers alone. Ill have you know, if you are opposed to stamping out smoker's rights then you have a similarity to Hitler. He felt that members of the third reich should not smoke because it would destroy his property. I say its people's right to choose.

If you dont agree, then fine, we all know the risk of smoking. In fact, without tobacco, the American colonies would have no way to make money and the originial colonies of the United States depended on tobacco for their existance for hundreds of years. Dont believe me? Learn your history.

[champbronc2]

Its a major killer if you smoke for 50 straight years. Dont bring this holier than thou attitude on us. Just dont read the thread and leave the smokers alone. Ill have you know, if you are opposed to stamping out smoker's rights then you have a similarity to Hitler. He felt that members of the third reich should not smoke because it would destroy his property. I say its people's right to choose.

If you dont agree, then fine, we all know the risk of smoking. In fact, without tobacco, the American colonies would have no way to make money and the originial colonies of the United States depended on tobacco for their existance for hundreds of years. Dont believe me? Learn your history.

I'm learning about that in SS right now but does that mean we must keep the "tradition"

Sorry for setting you off.