How does the smoking ban affect you?

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That's me	I can come home after a meal out and not have my hair stink, or have my kids clothes stink, of cigarette smoke. The food also tastes better without having to inhale disgusting second hand smoke. Even if you are sitting in the no smoking section, it always seemed to find it's way over. So I would say, it has affected me, and my family in a very good way. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Crackerjack	Being a"born again non-smoker"of long standing.It means I can go into pubs and restaurants,and enjoy a night out. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Black	I don't smoke and I have asthma. The smoking ban came out here in Ireland 29th March 2004 and has been a complete success. The air is cleaner and it is nice to out and com home as fresh as you went out. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tynie98	it dosnt and i smoke Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

caldini	I can migrate to the other side of my local and sit on the comfy sofas while I read my paper, drink my pint and have some food. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jokerman131	it doesnt Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

silverlady	not at all. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tx2john	now i can visit other parts of restaurants, and pubs... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mh52f	It doesn't I quit smoking 5 years ago. I'm breathing better air now. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

li li	I'm NOT happy about it at all, I don't think I will bother renewing my Country Club membership, it's just a complete load of garbage. And I used to go over to the local pub and play the pokies sometimes, but I think that is out too, I loved smoking while I was playing the pokies. I just don't get it, they could at least allow smoking in the poker machine rooms, everyone in there smokes anyway, so who are we hurting???? Screw the smoking ban it sucks the pubs and clubs are going to be the biggest losers out of the ban anyway - not the smokers Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

melissamdungao	It helped me to quit smoking altogether! I've found this with loads of people that I know. Apparently, most smokers tend to be "social smokers" - only lighting up when they're out at bars, restaurants, clubs, etc. So initially the ban was a little painful, but then once the permanency of the situation set in, I realized that I had no desire to really smoke at all. Removing the environment that supported the smoking was the key to enabling me to quit. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

MARIE S	yeh i think its great that now when i go for a meal the place isnt going to stink of cigerette smoke, i really hate the smell Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ANF	There are many effect for me but the most significant is that I can now go to my village pub in comfort as I have not been there for about 20 years. Due only to the smoke. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

George L	my clothes don't stink and I can breathe Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Zodiac	It seems that many answer contributors here are worried about the smell on their clothing, that they breathe easier or that the air is now cleaner with more oxygen. Is it true that the air is better now? Do you know what you are breathing in everyday, everywhere? Does the free tobacco smoke makes the air cleaner? There are so many pollutants in the air. Which is more dangerous to health? Obnoxious smell or odourless gas. Dangerous nano-particles or carcinogenic benzene in the air. Are they not the same. So why pick on one and let the others go scot free. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ACE	In a positive way. There is much less chance of being a second hand smoker from now on. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

robbief1999	It means that I can socialise with my friends without worrying about getting cancer from the cigarettes of smokers and that I can arrive home without having my clothes or hair smelling of smoke or coughing for days afterwards. A great decision for all concerned! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

nutsy	I am just a social smoker - so going to pubs and not smoking will be unusual, but smokers can still go outside. Most places cater for smokers with designated outside areas. But, look how scruffy places will look with fag butts all over the place. I agree totally to non smoking in eating areas, public transport etc. Might even help us to give up the disgusting habit. Ireland managed to adapt without a fuss.....go the Irish!!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

godron_wookie	Its great. We've just been to the pub for the first time in years. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ckr	no but it does my bf so when we go out i'm going to be left inside while he goes out to have a cig all the time Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

louise	my clothes wont smell when i get home from a night out. my children can eat in every restaurant without my worrying they will inhale second hand smoke. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lynn	I can breath easier!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

guazzetto25	positively, as a former chain smoker I know what problem the smoke can create to people by you when smoking Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Monte T	It makes me stay at home, because everywhere I go there is the smoke police. So, all the restaurants and bars don't get my money. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

flower power	i wont be able to smoke at work anymore - so i will have to cut down..no choice. so...thats a good start i think. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

la buena bruja	It makes me happy because smoke makes it very difficult for me to breathe. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

laplandfan	Well I will no longer have to breath in second hand smoke when in restaurants and pubs anymore thank goodness! For me cleaner air! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Wiz	Hi twin well its great to be smokefree Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mr. ##	Its great, I can eat without smoke in my face. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Malfoy vs Potter	It'll be loads easier to breathe. There'll be more oxygen in the air. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Nommo	doesn't bother me, the main reason I don't go to pubs is the prices they charge, and having other peoples awful kids running around, so I guess I will continue to smoke and drink at home. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No