How should I tell people about vaping? Is there a sticky about snappy comebacks?

[CrunchyGeek]

I know I'm posting a lot here, but I'm trying to be totally prepared for starting vaping. Here's my latest question: how should I tell my friends/family about vaping? I tried explaining it to my mother-in-law (also a smoker) and she seemed more confused than anything, especially about safety, legality, and exactly how it will help. Also, I'm a big nervous about vaping in public - especially at the pub - and want to have some snappy comebacks for people. I don't plan on vaping while shopping (I'm quite sure Joe Public wouldn't be even close to okay with it, there's too much negativity about puffing on ANYTHING nowadays), but even at a bar or outside a restaurant makes me nervous. I don't like condemnation, especially from strangers.

Thanks - y'all have been so helpful!

 

[jtpjc]

Well, your avatar shows exactly the right look to give to strangers. If that doesn't work, try the look in my avatar.

 

[groundedcontrol]

I had my boss tell me that e-cigs were illegal yesterday. I didn't think of it at the time, but rather than explaining, I should have said, "It's strange that Wal-Mart sells them then." I sometimes also explain my e-cigs away as "Nicotene inhalers" to help me get off of tobacco.

 

[WebMistress89]

I am wonderin this too, been vaping 2 months now, but i still dont know it p.o's me when i tell people and there all ohhh but its still bad for you and so on and it must be dangerous. Like smoking is better???!!!

when you explain it to someone, say its just like smoking without all the bad cancerous causing chemical and only the nicotine.

Theres no burning, no tar, no formaldehyde, ammonia, hydrogen cyanide, arsenic.. so on....

AND it tastes better!

 

[WebMistress89]

ALso every one has been going OFF about that incident with the exploding battery (batteries explode all the time)
But their acting like e-cigs are sooo bad for you because of this. COME ON how many people have died from cancer.. how many from e-cigs? People dont like it because its new and confusing and they like their old standby analogs... People get VERY defensive about smoking. Ever try to tell anyone they should quit.. just makes em mad.

 

[Vchick]

Welcome!

I don't know what you'll be using, so not sure what kind of looks you're getting

I personally don't openly vape where smoking isn't allowed (just stealth mode!) Disposables are available at drugstores and gas stations now, so if someone questions the lawfullness of it, that should be enough.

I have mods and use them daily, but for the most part don't take them out in public. I use my Riva and try to stay under the radar, most people think I just like to chew on pens . Ohio no longer allows indoor smoking anywhere, so I do the stealthmode.

The last 2 lunch dates I used my coffee to exhale, in fact I had to end up telling my dates what I had done, they never noticed....just thought there was alot of steam in that coffee... Seriously though I was peeved they wanted to hurry through lunch to get outside and light up....

You'll be fine, it takes time & patience, let us know how it goes and we're here to help!

 

[ctourtelot]

You should check out CASAA | The Consumer Advocates for Smoke-Free Alternatives Association The site has a ton of information about health issues, safety, scientific studies, etc. You can also order free cards that explain vaping that you can hand out.

 

[minitater]

I don't vape where I couldn't smoke. No big deal as I got used to not smoking in a restaurant, movie theater,
non smokers house, any store, etc. If in public vaping, I don't speak about it unless asked.

 

[Jaybearizzi]

Seeing that you aren't the bold type, if you are at a bar/some public place and feel like smoking inside, just ask the manager/person in charge and see if it is okay or let them know what you are doing isn't a health risk to others. if they ask what it is, then you can explain everything from what makes it better than an analog cigarette.

 

[ian559]

I agree with Jaybearizzi, I always ask before I tape in a restaurant, or business. 90% of the time they ask me about it then say "what the hell, enjoy"