"Bert Robbins" wrote in message
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Dan wrote:
JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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On 10/28/2006 6:25 AM, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:

On Sat, 28 Oct 2006 04:02:38 GMT, "Calif Bill"
wrote:


If you going to smoke, smoke an Altria brand. Filthy habit, but I
enjoy the dividends.

Filthy habits are drinking to excess and endangering innocent lives.

I'd be willing to bet that drinking alcohol kills a hell of a lot more
people than cigars do.


The objection patrons have to others smoking in restaurants has nothing
to do with the health of the smoker, but with the stench the burning
tobacco creates and the health hazards transmitted by second-hand
smoke.

More and more restaurants are converting to total "No Smoking," either
on their own or because local or state laws dictate it. It's the smart
thing to do.


My dad handled it nicely once in a restaurant. Tables were very close
together. A guy at the next table was smoking a cigar, and the smoke was
basically engulfing our table. It really messes with the enjoyment of
food, so my dad VERY politely asked him if he could either put it out,
or go to the bar, since they were done eating anyway. The guy just said
"No". My dad asked him again, politely. Again "No". My dad got up,
snatched the cigar out of the guy's hand, dunked it into his water
glass, said "Thanks very much", and sat down. Cigar boy left.


Sure he did.

I believe Doug on this one. It is a clue to his "character" development or
lack thereof.

What would you have done, PatBert, if you'd just gotten your main course,
and there were no empty tables to move to? Maybe ask the guy to pay for your
dinner, since it was ruined?