Problem #2 – No Smoking Indoors
Okay well this one isn’t really our fault. But it’s something we have to deal with.
Allow me to textually illustrate what happens in 1971 when I’m smoking outside a building and a young lady approaches, clearly struggling to carry a number of items. Let’s assume it’s a double entrance.
Go outside to smoke a cig * Young lady approaches door carrying multiple items * It will clearly be difficult for her to make entry into the building without help * Luckily, it’s 1971 and I see no reason why I can’t help her * “Hi there young lady, allow me” * “Oh, you’re too kind, sir” * Open door * Carry one item for her * Walk in behind her, cig in hand * Open second door for her * “There you go, miss” * “Why, how ever could I repay you?” * “Ummm, Sex?”
Hey, the 1970′s version of me is no less opportunistic.
Now let me textually illustrate that same scenario, except in 2011.
Go outside to smoke a cig * Young lady approaches door carrying multiple items * Dammit, It will clearly be awkward for me to watch her make entry into the building without help * Unfortunately, it’s 2011 and I see no way I can help her * Instead I have to stand here like an awkward douche-bag * I guess I could put the cigarette down … but that’s setting a bad precedent * Oh, good; she’s inside now
Point: made.
2 Responses to “Problem #2 – No Smoking Indoors”
Yeah well I think it’s absurd that laws are extending to bars/pubs. That’s like taking the nudity out of a brothel! :P
I remember having an ashtray on my desk in my office in the 1980s. Sigh – times have changed.
It is having a drink in a pub without a smoke that I miss. OK – nost of ours now have an outdoor area for the smokers, with heaters in the winter, but it just isn’t the same.
Admittedly, the pubs do smell better!