12-14-2002, 12:20 AM
We've been smoke free here in California for about 10 years. When the bars and restaurants first went smoke free, there was a huge backlash. People were continuing to smoke inside...until the owner of the establishments were fined. It took awhile for everyone to get used to going outside to smoke, but now most people don't even give it a second thought anymore. And being a (mostly) non-smoking person, it's nice to enjoy a meal without someone's cigarette smoke wafting in my face. Not everyone is a considerate smoker.
When the law was first passed, bar owners were saying their business was going to drop drastically or they would have to close their establishments. But everyone has to comply with the law...it's not like they could go to a different bar down the street and smoke. Also, most bars/restaurants have provided an area outside for people to smoke with benches and ashtrays. It's just a way of life now.
On a side note, when I was back east last month, I was asked if I wanted "smoking or non-smoking". I hadn't been asked that question in so long, I forgot the answer!!!
When the law was first passed, bar owners were saying their business was going to drop drastically or they would have to close their establishments. But everyone has to comply with the law...it's not like they could go to a different bar down the street and smoke. Also, most bars/restaurants have provided an area outside for people to smoke with benches and ashtrays. It's just a way of life now.
On a side note, when I was back east last month, I was asked if I wanted "smoking or non-smoking". I hadn't been asked that question in so long, I forgot the answer!!!
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