I quit cold turkey about a year ago after many years of a pack a day. I remember when I first set foot in China, I smoked a cigarette inside the customs buildi

I quit cold turkey about a year ago after many years of a pack a day. I remember when I first set foot in China, I smoked a cigarette inside the customs building while waiting for my visa to be processed. Over half the men are smokers in China, it is the norm. Fast forward a few years and I move to San Francisco. One of my strongest impression was how I was perceived and treated as a smoker. It probably contributed to my decision to quit, so I'm selfishly grateful for it. But man, it is a harsh thing to experience. I'm not sure it's a good thing overall. There are a lot of smokers who do not want to quit despite the risks. I personally try to be tolerant with them, live and let live.