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> What's the definition of "worked" in this context? Back in the 80s you couldn't go out to anywhere (bars, pubs, restaurants, music clubs, pool houses, etc) w
by jjav 5y ago
> What's the definition of "worked" in this context?
Back in the 80s you couldn't go out to anywhere (bars, pubs, restaurants, music clubs, pool houses, etc) without coming back with every piece of clothing stinking to smoke. The percentage of people smoking in public was so high that there was no way to avoid this, other than stay home.
Today (and for the last ~20 years or so) I haven't smelled cigarette smoke in ages and haven't seen anyone anywhere smoking. Public smoking has completely disappeared (California here). I see cigarettes are still for sale in convenience stores so someone must be buying them, but I guess they all smoke at home only now. So the anti-smoking campaign has worked exceedingly well.
- ornornor 5y agoI wish it was as successful in Europe. People here smoke so much and almost anywhere. it’s banned indoors though, but smoking in a playground or while holding your baby in the other arm is perfectly fine and socially acceptable.
- ido 5y agoThis was definitely still the case in at least Vienna and Berlin as late as the '00s and early '10s (lived in vienna 2005-2012 and in Berlin 2013-current). It's better now but not to the point that I haven't smelled cigarette smoke or haven't seen people smoking!