Why The Hell Do We Smoke
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There are many different reasons why people start smoking initially but more often than not it is because of the image that is created in their minds through the use of the clever advertising campaigns of the tobacco companies.Most people get started smoking with their first cigarettes from older friends or family. Part of the reason they smoke is to be a part of the crowd that they admire or people they aspire to emulate.
It is about image more than anything else as most people would agree that the first cigarette is certainly not pleasant. If food tasted that bad we would surely never eat it again.
The majority of people find that smoking tastes bad and makes them feel bad and it is only after they get accustomed to the taste that those feelings disappear. By that time they can’t give up due to their smoking addiction and a new problem presents itself.
Statistics also show that the majority of people who smoke wished they had never started and if they could wind back the clock they would certainly never do so again.
It is only the addictive nature of tobacco that makes so many people continue to smoke long after they realize the way it is affecting their health and encroaching on their lifestyle.
Throughout history the tobacco companies have marketed their products well and the images of Hollywood stars and musicians smoking have had an influence on people’s decisions to start smoking.
When cigarette companies were allowed to advertise everywhere, the ads often depicted good looking women and men smoking and having a good time, which would sublimely tell you that you would have a good time if you smoked.
If something is seen to be cool or fashionable then there will be many people who will do it simply to be accepted by their peers.
Fortunately as more and more people see the dangers that smoking brings with it to their health and longevity it is becoming a more unacceptable practice and not seen as fashionable in many areas of society.
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Misha
February 8th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
Dear Sir
I was intrigued by the intro of your blog which lead me to read all of it. I am also a smoker, almost 61 yrs of age and am at a point now where I want to stop smoking however I know I am not quite ready. About 20 yrs ago I did give it up - for eight years - then my husband died from Cancer and I started smoking again. I knew it was a bad plan but as you can imagine I was in a pretty bad way. Anyway thanks for the article. When I give up I will write about it here. Maybe it will help someone else.
Linda
February 13th, 2008 at 4:04 am
Thank you Linda, When you do quit please do come back and post it here. It will be good support for all us other smokers who fight the battle to quit everyday.
March 1st, 2008 at 12:13 pm
yes,buddy I agree with you nowadays smoking became passion for young generation,they don’t know what the hell are they doing..they need to change the mindset….I have a very good site which helps you to find the information about quit smoke..