would you smoke if there was zero negative health implications and no social stigma?

[Lesserspottedmama]

I did smoke in my late teens and early twenties. It's been many years now, I would never ever do it again but I did enjoy it at the time.. having a nice meal, maybe a drink and then stepping outside into the crisp night air and enjoying a cigarette while looking up at the night sky and contemplating life (okay I'm romanticising but just indulge me here).
I know it also stinks and is an extra cost. But I was wondering, if there was no stigma attached and definitely no negative effects on your health, those around you or the air quality around you.. a 'healthy' cigarette as it were... would you? My husband (also smoked in his youth) says he wouldn't. But i think I would!

Yes. As pp said the best appetite suppressant and I miss the social side of it. I had some right laughs going out for a cigarette. I haven't smoked for nearly twenty years and still really miss it.

Yes. I gave up in 2009 and still miss it. In fact I often dream that I've 'accidently' slipped back into smoking and either I've got no money and the shops are open or I have the money but the shops are shut!

Hell yes. I was generally a happier and more productive person when I smoked.

Yes. I really liked smoking. You’re not supposed to say that though.

The Friends episode where Rachel pretended to smoke as she was missing out as everyone was socialising outside whilst smoking.

God yes, I so miss it. Has been a few years and I’d only really have a couple with a drink, but I loved it. Sat on my balcony with a few glasses of wine, music and looking up at the night sky, just as you described, I crave it often.
I don’t drink now either. Life is pretty dull

No, it's still waste of money with no benefit to me or anyone else.

No - it still stinks....

What is the cost in this scenario?

I probably would if all the things you said were true and it was free/ cheap!

No. Makes breath, hair, and clothes stink. Smokers seem to think they can get rid of it by popping a polo or a bit of chewing gum but it doesn't work.

No way. Smoke stinks!!!!

No because I've never smoked a cigarette so what would be the attraction - nicotine high?

Socially, yes. I used to smoke a lot in my teens and 20s but very easily gave up when it wasnt as easy for me to get my hands on cigs and I wasnt around my friends anymore. Made me realise i was very much a social smoker and never addicted.

Now I feel sick if I smoke, and that does make me feel a bit sad on (pre covid) nights out when I have had a few

I was discussing 'end of lockdown fantasies' earlier with a friend, we both stopped smoking years ago, both imaginary nights out involved smoking on a terrace looking out at sea.

I loved smoking, I don't do the odd sneaky cig as it would be a slippery slope.
Even using a lighter to light a candle triggers the urge.
The cost wouldn't be a big deterrent, I never smoked loads.
I'm imagining these healthy socially acceptable cigarettes don't leave you stinking of smoke.

Yes if it wasn’t for the health implications I’d do it again a heartbeat don’t give a shit about social stigma. I miss smoking.

Yep

Absolutely - I quit a long time ago, but the urge still strikes me occasionally!

No. It still smells awful, and makes everything around dirty.

Yes I would.
Stopped 17 years ago after smoking for 25 years.
Nothing has ever matched that satisfied pleasure.

Nope, smells awful and I don’t see the attraction!

Yes I think I would. I gave up about 15 years ago and still miss it now and again.

Yes, definitely

A million percent yes.

Yes...I love smoking!

I'm intrigued to know how many saying no, have ever been smokers? (Nothing goady just generally curious)