since scotland luanched its smoking ban in enclosed public places.
the first time i was in the pub on tuesday, it was strange as im used to holding a ciggie with my pint.
some pubs in glasgow have come up with some funny wheezes to get over it, including one with a room with no roof.
the ban seems to be working though, although we will see how many pubs will close in about 6 to 12 months, which will determine if it a success.
Originally posted by chris stephensI would reckon there will be an increase in licensed premises rather than a decrease.
since scotland luanched its smoking ban in enclosed public places.
the first time i was in the pub on tuesday, it was strange as im used to holding a ciggie with my pint.
some pubs in glasgow have come up with some funny wheezes to get over it, including one with a room with no roof.
the ban seems to be working though, although we will see how many pubs will close in about 6 to 12 months, which will determine if it a success.
Originally posted by chris stephensI think they should ban drinking in Scotland. There are so many drink related deaths and crime up there.
i doubt that will be the case, as the pub was seen as one of the few sancturies for smokers, although if pub workers went out on strike last year urging a ban, you wouldnt back it!!
Originally posted by chris stephensBuckfast has alot to answer for expecially in the younger generation.
evidence please? its the same as elsewhere, though i notice when we are abroad we manage to behave ourselves when we are on the drink, unlike our southern neighbours.
Its in the Herald and Post almost every week
Originally posted by chris stephensWell Chris, interesting one.
i doubt that will be the case, as the pub was seen as one of the few sancturies for smokers, although if pub workers went out on strike last year urging a ban, you wouldnt back it!!
The restaurant I manage has always been non smoking. This decision was taken out of common sense from both a health and financial point of view.
The differnce with striking bar staff compared to striking council staff is that you can still get a drink elsewhere, therefore the withdrawl of labour has less direct impact.
It is a shame that leglislation is required to force pubs to go no-smoking. I feel sorry for smokers who pay a lot of tax and have had a lot of their priviledges withdrawn by the nanny state culture. But the argument that all employees deserve the right to work in a smoke free atmosphere is a strong one.
Originally posted by chris stephensAs a p/time worker in a pub I would say that they will now get busier as we have.
the ban seems to be working though, although we will see how many pubs will close in about 6 to 12 months, which will determine if it a success.
After all are smokers really going to stop going to the pub just because they cant have a fag with their pint? I don't think so. We have found an increase in trade, especially meal wise since there is no longer that horrible smell permeating the bar.
Originally posted by chris stephensthis got brought in here in N.Z. about a year or so ago. someone sold a ciggie butt which was meant to be like the last one 'legally' smoked in a pub. it sold for some crazy price on trademe.
since scotland luanched its smoking ban in enclosed public places.
the first time i was in the pub on tuesday, it was strange as im used to holding a ciggie with my pint.
some pubs in glasgow have come up with some funny wheezes to get over it, including one with a room with no roof.
the ban seems to be working though, although we will see how many pubs will close in about 6 to 12 months, which will determine if it a success.
Originally posted by chris stephensIt's been almost two years in Norway, and it seems to work very well. I have heard few complaints, and many people (including some smokers) are happy about the law. For me, it means that my eyes don't start to water anymore when I go to a pub, there's one source less which can cause sensory overload, and my clothes don't stink afterwards, so going to a pub has become much more tolerable (although I still don't do it more than maybe twice a year or so).
since scotland luanched its smoking ban in enclosed public places.
the first time i was in the pub on tuesday, it was strange as im used to holding a ciggie with my pint.
some pubs in glasgow have come up with some funny wheezes to get over it, including one with a room with no roof.
the ban seems to be working though, although we will see how many pubs will close in about 6 to 12 months, which will determine if it a success.
Originally posted by Nordlysi was one of the smokers who was happy with the new law, due to my situation in life. i had been beaten up by the police a while before and had ended up trapped by the doctor who was obviously helping protect the police's wrongs. i ended up spending about a year on no income and had sunk right down to picking up butts off the street. when this law came in it was like christmas.
It's been almost two years in Norway, and it seems to work very well. I have heard few complaints, and many people (including some smokers) are happy about the law. For me, it means that my eyes don't start to water anymore when I go to a pub, there's one source less which can cause sensory overload, and my clothes don't stink afterwards, so going to a pub h ...[text shortened]... come much more tolerable (although I still don't do it more than maybe twice a year or so).
one midnight hour my ex (who had also been through the s@it) came to town after getting in a punch-up with her dad and got pulled up drink-driving near my home. i had a couple of beers outside the cop-shop while waiting for her to come out. when she finally came out i could tell she was suicidal... so i took her out picking up butts of the street!
She absolutely loved it. lol.lol.lol. walking through the middle of town in the early hours of the morning with not a soul in sight has an errie feel about it. sometimes i'ld feed the street cats, say a few prayers and generally just feel so much peace. the next day when she left she had this really big smile on her face.
Originally posted by KaboooombaIf you ever decide to quit smoking you can find gum under tables and counters all over the place.
i was one of the smokers who was happy with the new law, due to my situation in life. i had been beaten up by the police a while before and had ended up trapped by the doctor who was obviously helping protect the police's wrongs. i ended up spending about a year on no income and had sunk right down to picking up butts off the street. when this law came in ...[text shortened]... just feel so much peace. the next day when she left she had this really big smile on her face.
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