KennKass

Hi,
I was wondering if smoking is acceptable in the UK? I like these little cigars called cigarillos. They're the size of cigarettes but made from cigar tobacco. Kind of stinky, but here in Germany people don't mind or in the Canary Islands. I was in Bulgaria at an outside cafe and a Swedish woman several tables away complained to the waitress about the "stink". I wonder what the Brits, et al. think about this?
Thanks,
Kenn

sassy_cat

Smoking is banned in restaurants in the UK (and all enclosed public spaces).

BTW I recently read that second hand smoke is more dangerous than previously believed

suze

Kenn~ Hardly anyone reads in this "Travel Tips" forum. You might want to post your questions over on the Europe board.
-suze

jasmindsouza

i am really surprise about smoking why us accepted this.but it is ban in local places.

suite7

Generally no longer acceptable in UK

nona1

It's not acceptable to stink people out while they are eating, no, even outdoors and even with normal cigarettes let alone cigarillos. You are expected to show some manners and consideration. I wouldn't dream of smoking near a food area and you'll probably get told to stop if you do.

But yes, there are still plenty of us smokers around, huddling pathetically round doorways.

nona1

Likewise if you go to a park and sit on a bench, it's impolite to sit next to a non-smoker and spark up. You have to find an empty bench or find another smoker.

So it's tolerated, but not too close to non-smokers.