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Is it rude to walk away from my friends when they smoke? 🚭
Do you find yourself in a situation where you’re out with your friends, and they decide to light up a cigarette or vape? Maybe you’re not a fan of the smell or simply want to avoid secondhand smoke. Whatever the reason, the question may pop into your mind – is it rude to walk away from your friends when they smoke?
In this article, we’ll delve into the topic of smoking etiquette and discuss whether it’s considered rude to walk away from your friends when they smoke. Let’s explore this topic further to help you navigate these situations with confidence.
## Why walking away may be perceived as rude
When you choose to step away from your friends while they smoke, it’s essential to consider how your actions may be perceived by others. Here are a few reasons why walking away could be seen as rude:
1. **Isolating yourself**: Walking away from the group may make you appear aloof or as if you’re isolating yourself from the conversation.
2. **Sending a message**: Your friends may interpret your actions as a judgment on their smoking habit, which can lead to hurt feelings or resentment.
3. **Lack of communication**: If you don’t explain why you’re stepping away, your friends may feel confused or offended by your actions.
## How to handle the situation tactfully
While it’s understandable that you may not want to inhale secondhand smoke, there are ways to navigate this situation without coming across as rude. Here are some tips to handle the situation tactfully:
1. **Communication is key**: Instead of silently walking away, consider explaining to your friends that you’re sensitive to smoke or prefer not to be around it.
2. **Offer an alternative**: Suggest moving to a different location where you won’t be exposed to smoke, such as a nearby outdoor area.
3. **Respect boundaries**: If your friends are considerate of your preferences, reciprocate by respecting their decision to smoke while maintaining a respectful distance.
4. **Find a compromise**: Seek a middle ground where both parties feel comfortable, such as sitting at a distance where you’re not directly in the line of secondhand smoke.
## The importance of setting boundaries
Setting boundaries is crucial in any relationship, including friendships. If you’re uncomfortable with smoking or any other behavior, it’s essential to communicate your boundaries clearly and respectfully. Here are a few reasons why setting boundaries is important:
1. **Self-care**: Prioritizing your well-being and comfort is essential for your mental and physical health.
2. **Respect for yourself**: By setting boundaries, you demonstrate self-respect and a willingness to prioritize your needs.
3. **Healthy relationships**: Establishing boundaries fosters healthy relationships based on mutual respect and understanding.
## Final thoughts
In conclusion, walking away from your friends when they smoke is not necessarily rude if done respectfully and with clear communication. It’s essential to consider how your actions may be perceived and find a balance that respects both your preferences and your friends’ choices. By setting boundaries and approaching the situation tactfully, you can navigate these scenarios without causing tension or misunderstanding. Remember, it’s okay to prioritize your well-being and comfort in social settings. It’s all about finding a balance that works for everyone involved.
No, you have a right not to be poisoned along with them
No, but I would politely excuse myself so they know it’s just the smoke and nothing personal.
Not really
As a former smoker, it is not rude in any way.
It’s not rude if you let them know it will be happening.
I wouldn’t just turn and walk away, that would be rude
I would argue that it’s rude for them to smoke in front of you. They should excuse themselves
It’s rude for *them* to be smoking and spreading second hand smoke to you. If they want to smoke and know you don’t, they should take it somewhere private and away from you.
So long as you are not saying any of the rude comments or doing a fake passive aggressive cough that folks like to do now days I don’t think it’s rude.
I might not specify that it is the smell, because even though we are well aware of it, being told that you smell kinda stinks LoL I would just go with I can’t handle all the smoke or something general like that.
I’m a smoker and will walk away from people before lighting up. It’s not rude to not want to inhale it but like others said just a “hey I’m gonna step away if you’re going to smoke” to let em know. Same reason I say “I’m going to go have a smoke”. If they find it rude they’re probably not very good people to be around whether they’re smoking or not.
No, would you leave a burning building ? Then feel the need to apologize for leaving?
Nah, we get it. I don’t smoke anymore, but I would always try to position myself downwind when I was around non-smokers.
I used to lock my coworkers out of the work truck when they would smoke, until they were aired out enough.
Why the fuck should I be subjected to their horrible smell? They are the ones with a disgusting habit.
No not rude
Not rude at all! I have asked people I know I’ll be around regularly, “please smoke downwind”, and that works for both of us.
I don’t think it’s rude, but I would feel rude, if that makes any sense. I used to smoke and hate getting the smell on me, and the feelings of temptation, but I still stand there anyways.
No not rude at all. As a former smoker I would understand. However, I was the one who would excuse myself to leave and have a smoke because I knew it bothered others.
Its rude of them to not walk away to smoke.
No, maybe they’re being rude by smoking
Honestly, as I former smoker and now I vape, I’m the one who does the walking away. That shit stinks, I would never drive my friends off soo that I could smoke. I think they should be the ones to be finding somewhere discreet to do it, not making you wander off every time. That’s what’s rude (IMHO).
I try to be upwind when people near me smoke.
Nah I smoke and would never even considering lighting up next to a non smoker without first asking if it was alright or excusing myself a few feet away. Conversations can still easily happen I do it all the time.
No.
Your friends are rude for smoking in front of you. I was a smoker for thirty years (quit less than a year ago) I’d never spark a dart in front of non smokers without asking first
absolutely not. It’s a health risk not only to themselves but you too.
No. It’s rude to smoke in front of other people who don’t want to be around it though.
I say no, just don’t make a spectacle of it.
I do it all the time except I can’t help but make a stank face. I absolutely hate that smell.
No it isn’t rude. I am a smoker but will excuse myself away from people who don’t smoke out of courtesy.
Not rude at all. If they want to breathe that filth, fine. You choose cleaner air.
I find *most* smokers to understand that non-smokers don’t want to deal with any aspect of smoking, including the second hand.
If you’re having a conversation I find it easiest to politely reposition yourself to not be downwind, and if they comment on it I just quickly say “oh it’s just the smoke” and continue the conversation. Don’t make it a big deal or be rude, but be firm in what makes you most comfortable.
If you explain why, no. If you turn and walk without a word, yes.
My friend is a smoker and he will always go to his vehicle or from me and my family to smoke, so I’ve never had any issues with it, however when I’m out in public and I smell it, I can’t stand it and have to get away as fast as possible
Yes. It is rude for your friends to smoke in front of you. Was that the question?
Heck no! I walk away from my husband when he smokes lol
I just left my family last week as I refused to stand in the stink.
Nope, you’re literally avoiding from getting lung cancer which btw YOU as the non-smoker are more likely to get from being around smokers than the smokers themselves.
Absolutely not it is rude of said friend to be so cool exposing u and everyone around to second hand smoke. They don’t care about their health, that doesn’t give them the right to not care about ur health.
No lol.
NOPE.
No it’s not rude . Don’t feel awkward
Hell no, smelling of smoke is awful.
It’s not rude, but petty and makes you look stupid
I always used to do this. (Back when I hung out with other people 🙁
It’s rude that *they* don’t walk away from *you*, when they smoke.
The question should be, “Is it rude for my friends to smoke around me?”
As a current smoker, I’ll notice wind shifts and move back to give a person space so I’m not blowing smoke at them directly and I’ve had people move in.
I don’t smoke but I’m not one of those people who acts dramatic about others smoking. 15 ft is a bit much imo. Of course no one I know smokes indoors or in cars so I may be biased.
Not at all. Even as a smoker I don’t understand how and why people put up with us spreading literal stinky smoke around us. It really pisses me off when I am not the one smoking. Lol