Hospitals? Only during long visits, and then I'll stealth vape.
Hospitals are so large, that IMO, it's a no brainer as a place to vape. I think every time I've been in a hospital as a vaper, I've vaped.
Shopping usually takes 30-60 minutes. But, there are times we are stuck inside that store for over 4 hours, without breaks. Some people are very uncomfortable around other people, or stressed when shopping. I do believe a stealth vape when needed is perfectly fine during times like that. Others might think 15 minutes is too long to be stuck in a store! I have no right to judge others.
Shopping ... in a grocery store is place I'll vape seldomly. Usually too busy trying to get in and get out to even think of vaping. But I would in a grocery store, especially in aisle that has all packaged food.
Vaping during a church service is up to the pastor. I've never seen it in my area, but that doesn't mean it's not ok in other areas. It's up to the church itself. An hour sermon is no big deal to sleep ... Errr, I mean, sit through. If it's a big special potluck day, I'll ask permission or sneak puffs in the restroom as needed. Or not attend at all. Most pastors would rather we attend, get an earful, & will coach where & when & how.
Here is where I think it gets interesting. I believe I've already explained myself before on the "vape everywhere" position, and post #590 on this thread gets it. As I've noted before, I generally do not vape when I'm in crowds, though I might. Sometimes crowds are an easy place to vape, but as I generally avoid crowded places, I wouldn't seek such a situation out, just to vape.
Emphasis on situation. Church is not a situation. Church service is. My "vape everywhere" position does question if there is a place around that is inappropriate for vaping. If adding in some sort of function, situation in that place, that's a different consideration than mere place. Again, think of hospital as place that could have situations where vaping would come off entirely rude, but also have so many places (as in too many to count) where you would be the only person around in that area. Why anyone would mind a vape in that situation, especially vapers, is somewhat mind boggling to me. Same goes with Church. Many places, and times of the day, when no one is around. While I am yet to vape in a Church, temple, synagogue or place of worship, I most likely would, unless I was with a crowd of people, and unlikely if there was a function occurring. Yet, even with that just named, if I wanted, I'd find a spot in that building and vape as if I belong there.
Funerals. Nope, wouldn't there either. But, at a wake, oh yeh! In fact, I vaped a lot during my brothers wake last month, while the others smoked. We were all cool with each other.
During a service, assuming I'm there the whole time, I would not. At the places around or in between a service, I'd consider it. Be kinda surprised if I didn't.
Classrooms? Twould depend on the teacher, the class, the environment, the length of the class. Their rules apply. I might stealth a vape if taking a test or really stressed. It would be nice if they allowed stealth vaping in general.
Agree with this. Up to the teacher if during class time it is permitted or not. But if I'm in that room before or after anyone else is, I'd vape. Schools (for any grade level) are another one of those building where there are umpteen places one could vape and very likely no one would know you did or not. Hence, another place/building in the vape everywhere position.
Gas stations, nah. Too busy anyway.
Agreed. If I've paid inside, I've vaped in the gas station area, but when I'm paying at the pump, I don't think I've ever vaped.
To me, the situation aspect of vape everywhere is the gray area. The place, in and of itself, is fairly black and white. All or nothing. Some here would never vape in a Church, or hospital or what have you. I disagree with that take and will have that discussion all day to understand why. I'm yet to hear of or visit a place that was not conducive to vaping. With situation, the idea of "blowing vapor into people's faces" applies wherever you are at. Includes own home, and outdoors. I can't think of a place where it would be appropriate to blow vapor in someone's face intentionally, unless they asked for it (as in, "ooo, I like that flavor, blow some in my face please").
As post #590 noted, I too wouldn't vape in a professional meeting unless somehow, magically, given explicit permission to do so. But in that same building where that same meeting occurred, I'd likely vape, and I'm quite certain no one would ever know.
