Anyone here catch flack for vaping at work / in public?
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I would rather not upset anyone with my habit. I think we need to be respectful and not try to force our habit on the general population.
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Funny I was at work last night and my boss (who happens to be a smoker) asked me why I was outside vaping in the smoking area. I replied that I didn't want to cause any trouble so I only vape in the smoking area outside. His reply was it's not smok, so there is no reason you can't vape inside the break room. So I went inside and vaped to my hearts content.
Exact same thing happened to me with the same setup. I was there for a good 20 minutes and all they asked me over and over is if I'm smoking or selling drugs. I explained what it was, where I got it, how it worked but all they were pushing was if I was doing drugs. I was half expecting to get put in the back of the car because they wouldn't let it go.
They had the nerve to tell me I'm not from around here so I looked suspicious too. I've lived and worked here my entire life and I didn't recognise the policemen who obviously were not from here by their accents. I couldn't be more local and they couldn't be any less local. Really irks me.
I've never, ever, had a good experience with the police. Once they accused me of breaking a fence, and in the time in question, I had my passport in my pocket showing a nicely stamped visa showing I wasn't even in the country at the time, yet they were still pressing me saying they know I did it. I really dislike police, so I'm using my kr808 out in public as well because I don't need the hassle.
It is really different here. Everyone smokes, smoked or knows a smoker. Anti-smokers are a minority and they don't tend to have many friends. Ecigs aren't as big as they are in the USA. When I was in Oklahoma I felt like I could use my ego any time at all, even inside (stealth vaping of course) but I met a few other people who vaped and no one was looking at me funny. Seems like everyone minds their own business unless you're making it way too obvious you're "smoking".
Over here, I use my Kr808 or I get stopped by the police, or I get stupid comments that I shouldn't be using that crack pipe in public, or that thing looks stupid. It's not that I'm not glad to be a vaper or wouldn't tell anyone about it (people here who know I vape call me the walking wiki on ecigs sometimes) but they're just so unknown or so different when it's already so accepted that everyone smokes, that it's more a question of "why don't you smoke" or "why don't you use one that looks like a cigarette".
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I only vape in the smoking areas at work, and get plenty of curious questions about it. After explaining my 'mod' is an e-cig, most have expressed an interest in trying it themselves, so I gladly answer any questions I can. The other night, a couple guys were getting angry for me that the company doesn't allow it indoors...'you should be able to do that anywhere, it's only vapor, right? You should get a small vaporizer at your desk and just blow into it when you need to'. I just laughed and figured some day, things could change, but I didn't mind.
My only peeve is the company has an outdoor area for smokers and non-smokers, and I'd like to enjoy my vape away from the smoke, but I've been informed by security that I can't vape in the non-smoking area because it 'looks' like I'm smoking...even after knowing what it is. I'm curious if they try to run off all the non-smokers when the next fog bank rolls in!
My only peeve is the company has an outdoor area for smokers and non-smokers, and I'd like to enjoy my vape away from the smoke, but I've been informed by security that I can't vape in the non-smoking area because it 'looks' like I'm smoking...even after knowing what it is. I'm curious if they try to run off all the non-smokers when the next fog bank rolls in!
I'm using my ProVari everywhere. Sometimes peoples want to stop me, but after explanation what it is, there is no questions for me 
This. This is exactly what I am afraid of. I semi stealth at work, I don't do it if I hear people walking by, or coming close to my cube, or if the printer right next to me starts up, but I don't hide it either. While I don't think the vapor is completely harmless (there is nicotine in it after all), I also know it isn't nearly as harmful as coughing on someone. Right now there are two or 3 people that I definitely know vape, and openly do it. I am just afraid that if it becomes too popular too quickly they will put a stop to it, and I love not having to go outside ALL the time.
Oh yeah, and Im ordering one of those tanks right now
(dual coil 510 from madvapes)
One study I read stated, there is almost no nicotine in exhaled vapor. And what ever nicotine might be present is probably less than you get from eating a tomato. Why do people think that nicotine, at the levels in vapor, is harmful? Even the FDA does not label it as harmful in cigarettes, gum, etc.
Example of my (M) dialog with waiter (W):
W: I'm sorry, but you cannot smoke here.
M: I'm not smoking.
W: OMG! But there is a smoke!
M: Do you feel any smell?
W: No.
M: What do you want from me?
W: Nothing, sorry.
But there is a Russia Don't know what about this in USA
W: I'm sorry, but you cannot smoke here.
M: I'm not smoking.
W: OMG! But there is a smoke!
M: Do you feel any smell?
W: No.
M: What do you want from me?
W: Nothing, sorry.
But there is a Russia
Don't know what about this in USA the few e cigs i tried i found the same thing. no smoking seems to mean no vaping either. glares from non smokers.
I typically don't use mine in places where smoking cigarettes isn't accepted, just to avoid any kind of conflict that could arise. The one exception to this is my own home. That's been one of my favorite benefits of going vapor, being able to do so while relaxing on the computer, or with a book on the couch, etc.
I'm still careful when I step out of the office though, since the device could be mistaken for another type of smoking apparatus >.>
I'm still careful when I step out of the office though, since the device could be mistaken for another type of smoking apparatus >.>
I just try to use it like a cigarette. Wherever smoking isn't allowed, I don't do it. But then again, I do sneak a vape every once in a while. I was in a job interview, and the lady interviewing me left the room to get someone else--so I snuck a few puffs. Felt so good haha.
I have had a few people in public ask where they can get a bowl like this--thinking i'm getting high in a semi-stealthy way
followed by facepalming after trying to explain what my KGO really is.
I have had a few people in public ask where they can get a bowl like this--thinking i'm getting high in a semi-stealthy way
followed by facepalming after trying to explain what my KGO really is.
Well my supervisor did but they say it's still a distraction so they gonna treat it like smoking
At first, people at work that smoke would ridicule my 'fake' smoking...I have since helped THREE of them with their first e-cig experience. While in public, there always seems to be somebody that is interested in what I am tooting on.
i dont have any problem regarding vaping in public..Malaysia is very liberal as far as smoking is concerned..smokers will patronize outlets that U can smoke and places U cannot we dont...but as a vaper i do get to vape indoor of McD,Burgerking and pizza outlets..prior to asking if I can..so no mis-understanding if any1 objected..i do like to "preach" to any smoker to vape..but in this country of mine..it is relatively cheaper to smoke than vape..so hardly any smoker want to changeover but with each budget,analogs has risen,presently @ $3.33 pkt of 20 branded ones but as cheap as $1.33 for local brand..i vape now for 8 months be4 was a 30+yrs anologs user..only wish the damage i incurred from smoking but i found new function since i vape from better senses of smell & taste and breathe much better without the endless coughing & phlegm..happy vaping every1..regards mafig
i get alot of crap from smokers as they think it's silly, and to be honest so did i before i tried a decent 808 kit.
now i take it with a grain of salt, and when i hear the old "yeah well i only smoke the real stuff" i just laugh and say yeah, lung cancer is pretty cool nowadays.
now i take it with a grain of salt, and when i hear the old "yeah well i only smoke the real stuff" i just laugh and say yeah, lung cancer is pretty cool nowadays.
Frankly, If I can't smoke somewhere, I don't vape there either.
Here comes my outspoken self
Everyone who transitioned from smoking to vaping is generally in agreement that they are a lot better off. It's only logical given all the crap in modern processed tobacco. Congrats to everyone for no longer willfully ingesting cyanide and industrial solvents. That's all good.
Unfortunately, that seems, in some cases to give a false sense of entitlement, most based on logical fallacies apparrently hinging on "I was emitting 4300 toxins, now I'm not; so don't worry about it".
As far a I know there is no research that says that my exhaled vape has ZERO, and I mean ZERO, not marginal, second hand impact. Until there is, I consider my vape an intrusion into someone else's personal space. That, and someone just might not like the smell of my mix.
Ergo, I do it where it would be generally be allowed, and simply don't stealth.
Here comes my outspoken self
Everyone who transitioned from smoking to vaping is generally in agreement that they are a lot better off. It's only logical given all the crap in modern processed tobacco. Congrats to everyone for no longer willfully ingesting cyanide and industrial solvents. That's all good.
Unfortunately, that seems, in some cases to give a false sense of entitlement, most based on logical fallacies apparrently hinging on "I was emitting 4300 toxins, now I'm not; so don't worry about it".
As far a I know there is no research that says that my exhaled vape has ZERO, and I mean ZERO, not marginal, second hand impact. Until there is, I consider my vape an intrusion into someone else's personal space. That, and someone just might not like the smell of my mix.
Ergo, I do it where it would be generally be allowed, and simply don't stealth.
Frankly, If I can't smoke somewhere, I don't vape there either.
Here comes my outspoken self
Everyone who transitioned from smoking to vaping is generally in agreement that they are a lot better off. It's only logical given all the crap in modern processed tobacco. Congrats to everyone for no longer willfully ingesting cyanide and industrial solvents. That's all good.
Unfortunately, that seems, in some cases to give a false sense of entitlement, most based on logical fallacies apparrently hinging on "I was emitting 4300 toxins, now I'm not; so don't worry about it".
As far a I know there is no research that says that my exhaled vape has ZERO, and I mean ZERO, not marginal, second hand impact. Until there is, I consider my vape an intrusion into someone else's personal space. That, and someone just might not like the smell of my mix.
Ergo, I do it where it would be generally be allowed, and simply don't stealth.
You hit the nail right on target, bro. Exactly what I've been saying. I don't think there will ever come a time when vaping becomes absolutely acceptable in public. Even if you're able to convert half of the smoking population to e-cigs the rest who have never tasted cigarettes will always be there to find objections to it. I can hear them say, "Dude, why don't you just quit the habit completely and spare us the trouble? I don't care what you're going through. It's not my problem."
It's not them, it's about us vapers/smokers, you, him, her, me who's been trying to quit the nasty habit. It's already a wonderful feeling that I'm able to substitute the deadly habit into something safer and healthier. That's good enough for me. I can vape anywhere it is allowed and I will.
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