To think westerners shouldn't smoke

[TonaldDrump]

On holiday abroad right now in Asia. We've been staying at a resort where there are loads of Scandinavians, Dutch and Brits.

It really bothers me when they just light up in places they'd never do at home. We were sitting in a cafe and someone (Scandinavian) started smoking next to us. A Brit did the same at another restaurant.

Locals, including local tourists I can understand because there isn't a no- smoking culture here but anyone from northern or Western Europe or Northern America should have it ingrained that it's disgusting and unhealthy for those around them and it should be second nature.

It feels like they're just taking advantage even though they know it's anti-social!

It's disgusting, right? Or aibu?

[Alabastard]

YABU.

grabs popcorn

[marvelousdcomics]

YABU

[RedHelenB]

When in Rome!

[876TaylorMade]

[Ginmakesitallok]

Yabu

[BewtySkoolDropowt]

Wow! Want to see how this progresses.

[Footinmouthasusual]

Well is there a smoking ban in Scandinavia and Holland like In the U.K.? I bloody hate it though.

[FlappyRose]

YABU.

Get over yourself.

[Sirzy]

So they are smoking in a place it's legal to smoke? Can't see what they are doing wrong!

I am no fan of smoking but you can't stop someone smoking in public in a place it's legal to do so

[TheNaze73]

YABU. I detest smoking but, you're idea is batshit & borderline racism

[MrsTerryPratchett]

Surely that's the point. To holiday somewhere they can smoke where they like. If you like being smoke-free, you could holiday in Canada or Sweden

[TonaldDrump]

Why popcorn? I think it's disgusting and anti social, why is that unreasonable? Because they're in a country which hasn't developed its anti smoking laws as much? That makes it ok and we all have to eat with their cigarette smoke wafting our way?

[AllOfTheCoffee]

Is Asian second hand smoke less disgusting than western smoke? I would imagine they're smoking too.

[SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius]

I accept that, if I am somewhere where it is legal/acceptable to smoke in public places, restaurants etc, people are going to smoke. You have to abide by the local rules and customs.

[Sirzy]

Is the smoke less "antisocial" if it is local then?

Perhaps if it bothers you so much you should check the laws on smoking before booking?

[TonaldDrump]

Borderline racism?! Wtaf? I'm not talking about their race but their country of origin. What's race got to do with it?!

And batshit for thinking cigarette smoke is disgusting?!

Ok....

[Wolverbamptonwanderer]

Eh? Of course yabu. Why wouldn't they smoke when they're allowed to?

[MrsTerryPratchett]

In China everyone is smoking (everyone makes) so the addition of a couple of white tourists would make no difference...

[WaitrosePigeon]

Because they're in a country which hasn't developed its anti smoking laws as much? That makes it ok and we all have to eat with their cigarette smoke wafting our way?

Yes that's exactly it.

I would be doing the same if I was them too

[MrsTerryPratchett]

*male

[someonestolemynick]

Yab precious, sorry.

People are presumably allowed to smoke in public buildings in your destination. Some may have chosen this holiday so they can smoke indoors. Suck it up.

[SparklyLeprechaun]

Do you object to a Saudi drinking in a British restaurant? After all we haven't caught up to their drinking laws yet.

[Dontneedausername]

You might think it's disgusting and anti-social. The smokers probably don't....

[Footinmouthasusual]

Do you think the westerners should set a better example to these little Asia people then?!

[CalleighDoodle]

Of course you are not being unreasonable. Somking is an awful habit that also badly affects people who just happen to be near them. But smokers are also selfish, as they know all about risks to their own health but they carry on, and they know about increased risks to thise around them and still cary on. So while yanbu it takes the law to stop smokers smoking in places it affects others. Sadly.