Pretty sure the parent comment is talking about Germany. Smoking bans in restaurants and bars have made a significant difference in most states. If I remember

Pretty sure the parent comment is talking about Germany. Smoking bans in restaurants and bars have made a significant difference in most states. If I remember correctly, we had a non-binding agreement between the health ministry and our national restaurant and hotel organisation at first, but this did not change much. Even most smokers I know agree that the laws were necessary, and that they are thankful for them because otherwise they would not go outside to smoke.