1.Tobacco rules and etiquette
ルールとマナー
In recent years, rules regarding tobacco have become stricter. Even people who don't smoke cigarettes often hear the phrase 受動喫煙 (passive smoking). This is also said to be harmful to health, so restaurants and other establishments have separate areas for smokers and non-smokers. Signs such as 喫煙可 are posted in areas where smoking is allowed, and 禁煙 are posted in areas where smoking is not allowed. In addition, there are places where smoking is prohibited on the streets, which prohibits smoking not only inside buildings and stores but also outside.

2. People around
周りの人
People who smoke should check to see if there is a place where they can smoke. This does not mean that you can smoke at any time unless there are no smoking signs. For example, if there is someone with a baby nearby, you should consider it. Even if there is no a child, if you're with someone who doesn't smoke, ask them for permission たばこを吸ってもいいですか？

3. At work
職場で
Even in the workplace, you need to be careful about smoking etiquette. When you visit a customer, even if there is an ashtray in the reception room, do not smoke until the person you are visiting offers it to you. If you are offered a cigarette and the other person does not smoke, it is better to say ありがとうございます and do not smoke.

4. While drinking
酒の席
Also, many people feel like smoking when drinking alcohol. Even if you are seated in a place where smoking is allowed, get permission from the people around you before smoking. The basics of good manners are to consider your surroundings and act comfortably.

What smoking manners do you or people around you use? Share in the comments!

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