this is basically the idea behind vaping. partially replicating the ritual makes it much easier than switching to a pure nicotine maintenance vehicle (ie, patch

this is basically the idea behind vaping. partially replicating the ritual makes it much easier than switching to a pure nicotine maintenance vehicle (ie, patches). it doesn't replicate the social ritual of a "smoke break" though. a single cigarette burns for about as long as you'd usually want to have a light conversation with a stranger. a vape "lasts" indefinitely long, and you never need to ask someone for a light. you can also probably get away with just doing it inside if you're discreet.