And I do generally try to avoid smokers but there are some times you just can't for whatever reason.  And again, other than telling people they just stink, I'm not really trying to judge people.  True, I think smoking is one of the dumber things you can do and I have no idea why people start but that doesn't really mean I think I'm better than them or they're horrible people, I just think they smell.

As for wondering why people start, it just confuses me.  What does someone who has never smoked get from smoking?  It makes you smell, it costs a lot of money, it's horrible for you, and yeah, that seems just about it.  I know why people get addicted to it, I just don't understand why people start.

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Everyone has their habits and everyone has their bad habits.  One of my many is I chew my nails, I know it's disgusting but I do it because, well, I'm retarded like that.  Another habit I have is I do drink (though not an alcoholic), I don't get falling over piss-ass drunk, but I'll have the occassional beer at dinner, every now and then have drinks with friends, or have a nice glass of scotch after a particularly long day at work.

Yup, those habits are just as bad smoking in some regards, just the difference with mine is I don't affect other people.  I suppose I could affect other people by spitting my chewed nails at people or getting falling over stupid drunk, but I don't and my bad habits stay to myself.

That's not me saying I'm better than you (the smoker), I'm just saying it's pretty difficult to keep smoking to yourself.

Hmm so it looks like I win, cigarettes are really expensive in Canada

~$9.50. That's for the UK and with the current exchange rate. I don't smoke (it's the worst possible legal thing anyone could do).

I have NY prices but I don't smoke cigarettes and the difference between a pack of cigs and a ten bag is really small.

I don't buy cancer sticks