Im about to reveal my biggest pet peeve. Nothing has the power to piss me off more than ill-mannered assholes. For most smokers I come across, they tend to have the same scruples as completely oblivious, narcissistic, self-centered people. It doesnt matter what the situation is, cause most smokers wont think twice about interrupting something to ask to bum a cigarette. Ive been a pack a day smoker for over a decade now, so believe me when I say, I know the power cigarettes can have over people. For me personally, I need to know that a cigarette is always near. Doesnt matter if I need or even want a cigarette at that moment, but need to know its an option. Maybe I wont have a cigarette over the course of a couple hours, but knowing I wouldnt even have the option, makes me severely anxious. With all of this said, I dont turn into an asshole as a means to get a cigarette. I cant tell you how many countless times my girlfriend and I are walking, and in mid conversation, have someone rudely interrupt us to ask me for a cigarette. I wouldnt even think about doing that to someone. The other problem is when people of a certain economic status become adamant about bumming a cigarette, when they can obviously afford buying them for themselves. Sometimes I get people way, way out of my tax bracket still trying to freeload some cigarettes from me. I am a lot more likely to give a cigarette to a homeless person, cause most dont have anything close to a luxury in their lives, and a cigarette can really elevate an attitude. But unfortunately a pretty big handful of smokers that are equal amounts prick, have ruined that. I live about a mile away from my subway station, and honest to god, I will most likely be asked at least 3 times in that 15-20 minute walk. The cherry on the top, is when I will be no more than 10 feet out the door of a place I just bought smokes from, and will get asked to give a cigarette. I dont even want to acknowledge those people. Sometimes I will point out, very sarcastically that the 711 I just walked out of happens to sell cigarettes. I can understand if someone happened to ask me that out in the middle of nowhere, and there is no place close to buy cigarettes from, but there is absolutely no excuse for someone in their 30s that drives a luxury car, to ask to bum a cigarette. I woke up about 2 hours ago from falling asleep on my couch, and took my dog out for a walk through Hollywood. Which I usually try to avoid on weekend, around hat closing times, cause I want nothing to do with those people. But I kid you not that someone called me bro (which I hate with a passion, especially from people that dont know me), and asked for a cigarette. I didnt even acknowledge him and kept walking. I dont know if he thought I was deaf, or just couldnt hear him, but he literally followed me for a block. Ive had people do that before, where they will run across the street to ask me for a cig. Luckily, I think people have found out that its not a good idea to run and sneak up behind me while Im walking my dog, cause she is pretty protective of me (I love you Brodie!). Im fact someone almost got bit by her for doing that, and honestly if it happened again, I wouldnt call her off, cause people should know not to sneak up behind people at 2 in the morning. I know that the people who know me, and are reading this will give me really good advice, of how to avoid these situations... To quit smoking. Yeah... Im aware. But honestly, this post is trying to address the lowering standards of respect for people, and how I get flabbergasted of the lengths that people will go to to show their lack of respect for their fellow man. It just seems to happen in the world of smokers a little more often. And a note to people who are smokers and are reading this... Dont rely on other people to get your nicotine fix. Its not their responsibility. And if you think asking once wont do any harm, take into consideration that you asking was probably the 10th time that day that someone asked that person to bum a cigarette. As much I now try to ignore those people, I feel like its not that long until I turn around and give them advice with words that arent very kind.
Posted on: Sat, 08 Mar 2014 12:20:44 +0000
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