What to say.

[Vapor Fiend]

I'd just like to see some examples of what most of you have said to people who either became interested while you vaped in public, or became the uniformed blinders to the world type who just wanted you to "not smoke here".

My e-cig isn't here yet, but I plan to use it in public. I have ideas of what to say to people, basically what I've been telling my friends now. Explaining the product, the nicotine solution, the benefits of the e-cigs and most importantly, or I would think so(for someone you might explain it to's sake), that the vapor has no odor and does not linger.

I like reading these public situations you all have, so lets see the actual speech you give people when you are confronted.

 

[franklyspeaking]

I have a 'standard' email that I give people that lists the good and bad things about vaping, along with my recommendations on models, vendors, etc... I basically explain the parts of the e-cig, batter, switch (difference between automatic and manual), atomizer, cartridge and juice. I then go into debunking the claims made by some vendors on their websites on how one cartridge lasts you packs of cigarettes and so on. I personally recommend the DSE 901 above other models and then suggest that if they find they enjoy vaping that they look into a SD or magnum mod for extended battery life. I also have a standard recommendation for the average pack a day smoker to purchase a minimum of 3 starter kits and some back-up atomizers. I also keep business cards from vendors I use a lot with the web address to this forum and other sites I think are beneficial.

 

[Skad]

It's pretty rare that anyone ever even notices me vaping in public, and when they do the most I've gotten so far is a couple of strange looks.

 

[Deacon240]

I really only get strange looks from smokers. The smokers that know me ask about it (a silver cigarette with a blue ember kinda confuses some people LOL!)

 

[OldBiker]

Last Monday I had an early doctors appt, there are usually between 5 and 10 people waiting at the door when they open and some are smokers puffing on analogs. I stood in that group at least 15 minutes puffing away on my 901, not 1 person asked what I was doing. Even in the docs waiting room no one said anything or asked what I was doing although I did get a few weird looks. So far the only person who has asked was a cpl of weeks ago in the bike shop. Quote "what in the hell is that?", then I explained and told him where to get one. I got the impression I made a sale for the supplier I recommended.

 

[melissa]

I tell them it is an alternative to smoking I still get nicotine but no carcinogens.

 

[Cathy]

When I go to bingo (every sat) I get people staring at me from all directions. When asked I tell them, that I had to quit cigs for health reasons and started using this alternative, and have been smoke free for 4 months. They usually love the idea and tell me how the patch or gum did not work for them. And they always ask me where to get them.

 

[Caesarea]

I'd just like to see some examples of what most of you have said to people who either became interested while you vaped in public, or became the uniformed blinders to the world type who just wanted you to "not smoke here".

This morning I told my neighbour I was too poor to afford real cigarettes with tar until the recession is over.

To be fair I also gave him a supplier's business card, 'cos he is smoking 30 roll-ups per day and looking quite ill.

 

[Northern Bob]

I say that it is really just a nicotine inhaler that acts like a cigarette and has helped me stop smoking.

NB

 

[RaverCJ]

Usually, I just tell people straight up it's an electronic cigarette. To sort of simplify my explanation, I tell them that it's basically a handheld fog machine or nebulizer, and that I can choose exactly how much nicotine I have in there and that, to date, it is generally accepted as non-carcinogenic and safe.

Usually works pretty well, and I have to stop rattling off a list of my favorite vendors, hehe.

 

[Oblivionrising]

I have been stopped a few times and asked what it was when I was vaping in a hotel I was staying in this past weekend. Ever one of the hotel employees talked to me about it for about 5 minutes, and a bunch of them went to our vendor rooms to get one. They all loved how it worked and were very happy tht they could allow us to vap in their hotel without being in violation of any bans. A few of the hotel employees even defended me to the older folks that didn't understand it. Fortunately mine has a blue LED on the end of it that really helps cut down on the people thinking it is a cigarette. Mine is a black pen style as well.

Typically, I explain very politely that it is a replacement for me that is a personal vaporizor and the liquid in it is a sugar based flavored liquid. I then typically take the time out to take out my cartridge and show them. Noone has ever kicked me out or been rude to me after I explain politely what it is. For me the selling point has always been, "there is no tobacco in the liquid."

I have found very simply that if they approach me I tell them very politely what it is and let them ask questions. I have even handed over my e-cig to the person asking about it and let them take it apart and play with it.

I am a big proponent of being polite and informative. I have found that if you let them get out the shock and yelling, wait politely till they are done having the small fit, and then explain it to them in a clam and rational manner, I have never been asked to stop. IN fact, I have started carrying around business cards with suppliers websites on it because I get the requiest for information so much.

 

[Alexander]

Third time I've posted this, but... "Asthma inhaler."

 

[BJ43]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-public/11779-asthma-vapor-device.html