Well...I must admit...
I enjoy a fine cigar on occasion. That and about 3 fingers of Crown Royal on the rocks is a real treat for me.
I agree however cigar and cigarette smoke can drift considerable distances. I never would have believed it until I stopped smoking cigarettes 18 years ago but it can.
Only once have I ever been approached by anyone complaining about my cigar smoke. This guy walked up with a phoney hacking and coughing routine and asked "Would you mind ditching that cigar?...it really stinks"!
Now I was setting outside on a park bench where alcohol and smoking were allowed. There were very few people around and this guy seem to come out of nowhere.
My reply was "No...I dont mind "Ditching" it at all if your uncomfortable with it but this cigar cost me 12.00 dollars and this glass of Crown was 9.95 and the two just go together. If you want to "Cough up" 21.95...in cash, PLUS TAX, I'll be glad to "ditch" it"!
He didnt...and neither did I.
Had he been more "civil" regarding his request I most likely would have been glad to relocate if possible. If I couldnt do that I would have put it out.
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