I use a cig-alike at work (Blu). Nobody seems to find it a problem. I have an office so I could probably "get away" with something bigger like my Vea but the Blu gear works well enough. I was known to be a heavy smoker so carrying around something that looks like pack in my pocket and puffing away on something that almost looks like a cigarette hasn't caused any comments. I don't use it during meetings in a conference room but if 2 or 3 people are meeting with me in the office I'll use it. So far no complaints.