Did it in public for the first time today!!!

[stillalive]

I was super nervous about it, but I finally plucked up the courage. I was sitting outside at a local restaurant and it was fairly deserted. I pulled out the PV I brought with me (1300 mAh 016 batt with a stormy tank with virgin vapor chai tea) and took a few puffs while working on my netbook. I got some strange looks but luckily I had configured and practiced enough that I didn't have any embarrassing coughing fits. I was a little paranoid the owner's wife was going to freak out on me and tell me to stop, but she didn't. I mean, it looked nothing like an analog anyways, but still.

Success! I don't plan on vaping anywhere I wouldn't be okay with spraying perfume on myself, but it's still weird to do it anywhere with people watching me.

 

[Stevew443]

It takes some getting used to. Any more, I don't even notice if anyone notices me with my PV. Once it becomes a part of you then you will soon forget that people may or may not be looking.

 

[hifistud]

I'm slightly disappointed - I thought you were gonna be talking about sex...

Toking an electro-tooter in public is no biggie - it's not like it's dope or crack, is it??

 

[desertlover]

oops,excuse post. Hit button too quickly. Happy Vapin, all!

 

[stalebird]

This is the one thing I'm concerned about with my new Volcano (t) system. Obviously looks NOTHING like a cigarette, but then again, the minis, as much as they try, don't really look like a cigarette either. I'll try this weekend and see what reactions I get

 

[WarLion]

Lol i been vaping inside a bank , gasoline stop, macdonals, lol , never stop vaping if you can and wanna vape do it

 

[fray]

The problem I have is my PV looks nothing like ecigs anyone around here has seen. Cheapo gas station ecigs. Too many times I get asked if I am smoking a crack pipe.

 

[classwife]

hifi...'bout had to wipe off the 'puter screen ! LOL ! Nice to see you out !

stillalive...congrats on taking the step ! Remember to be courteous !

Ahh stalebird....I have a Purple mini REO and a Red GLV2.....Love the looks I get when I sport those out and about !

 

[Animeguy]

The problem I have is my PV looks nothing like ecigs anyone around here has seen. Cheapo gas station ecigs. Too many times I get asked if I am smoking a crack pipe.

I get that with my silver inferno. One guy kept telling me that thing just don't look right man. He says it everytime he sees me.

 

[stillalive]

stillalive...congrats on taking the step ! Remember to be courteous !

No worries. Like I said, I try not to vape anywhere I wouldn't spray perfume on myself. That ends up being inside most buildings except for ones I'm living in and crowded outdoor spaces, which is pretty much where you wouldn't want to smoke anyways. I guess you could say I don't vape anywhere I wouldn't smoke, but that's not really accurate since smoking laws are way stricter here and I shouldn't be allowed to smoke on a restaurant patio or inside my apartment.

 

[John Phoenix]

Lol i been vaping inside a bank , gasoline stop, macdonals, lol , never stop vaping if you can and wanna vape do it

I can see that point. If you know it's not expressly forbidden by local law and the place of business has no signs up about vaping restrictions then why not go for it and see what happens.

At the best you will help educate people and help onlookers become one step closer to 'being alright with it in public'.

At the worst an owner or manager tell you not to do it, and while your putting it away you can ask him to please correct his error by putting up a no vaping sign. You can also reason that if he would allow people with medical inhalers or nicotine inhalers to use them then you should be able to use your PV.

You can also try telling them what you have is a medical inhaler and see if he buys it. You may get away with this because according to the law you cannot even be arrested for using a substance you are addicted to, so it's like the PV is a medically needed device.

 

[Dyanna]

anyone have any recommendations on a smaller, more discrete pv for public use?

 

[Dyanna]

The problem I have is my PV looks nothing like ecigs anyone around here has seen. Cheapo gas station ecigs. Too many times I get asked if I am smoking a crack pipe.

lol, my boyfriend said the same thing to me: you look like you're smoking crack, makes me a nervous now when i bring it out...will def get some stares

 

[Al Capwn]

I was super nervous about it, but I finally plucked up the courage. I was sitting outside at a local restaurant and it was fairly deserted.

Sorry but that doesn't count.

 

[lazymitch]

Heh, I've been pulled over twice in my home town because the cop thought it was some kind of pipe. funny thing is that it was the same cop both times.

 

[hifistud]

Go big - small and looky-likey might cause problems...

 

[Oakshios]

I roll around town hitting my Phidias all the time. On nice days, with the windows down, I can hear people gasping and laughing. Probably think I'm hitting something else.

 

[Sandrita]

Ha ha I can imagine for the first time using your e cig in public with a battery that big it would make me feel a little self conscious as well but I have been smoking e cigs everywhere for two years now, Bars, Restaurants, buses etc. and like everything once you get used to it it is totally fine and you stop noticing the strange looks

 

[MsTick]

The office where I work in located on a corner that is a popular hangout for homeless people, drug dealers and the more colorful denizens of the city. I vape while walking from my car to the office, and it cracks people up. They see some harmless, business-casually dressed, middle-aged woman toking on a Riva with a clearomizer right out in the open and can't figure what to make of it. The double-takes are priceless. Last week, two men were staring and staring, then they started laughing. "Oh Lord, woman, we thought you was smoking a pipe!"

 

[earthpig]

MsTick
Myself as well, I take double takes. When I see the huge units, it even sets me back for a second and I've been vaping for almost a year. I see they as showy and strange. What then does the general public think?

I disagree with the video. If something is that big and obnoxious looking in public, it is more likely they will consider that you are ""using drugs"". Screw the concerns about smoking. I don't want to draw the authorities in, especially when driving.

The standard cig sized (yet a different color) seems to get the least public reaction. Especially those with a blue light tip (since cigs don't burn blue). I use em nearly everywhere and never get reactions from them except from a few curious smokers who want more info.
Also since much e-juice does have an odor, I am cautious of vaping in a restaurant and conscious of others eating and having to smell it. It's just a courtesy .

So there is a learning curve we as vapers should be willing to show the general public, but this doesn't need to come with shock value.

Pig