Smoking cigarettes makes you less attractive. Agree or disagree?

[PippiL]

[redeyemindtricks]

As long as we're bein' totally honest here... FRESH smoke is grossy-gross, but I gotta say I kinda like the taste of stale smoke on a man's breath. Musty stale earthy smoke. Sry y'all.

I tried to smoke, exactly once in my life. First I wound up coughing, then I blew a big wad of snot out my left nostril and it exploded all over my face.
I was... not one of the cool kids.

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You wouldn't hit dat? Come off it now.

[rebekahj391]

I want to date a man not an ashtray 😂 It really grosses me out, it's a waste of money, and it shows poor judgment. I still try not to judge because almost everyone has a bad habit or a vice but ick. I can't stand when people smell like smoke

[ThisAndThat]

Smoking is not a habit. A habit is a routine and routines are easy to quit or change. Addictions on the other hand they are right the opposite.

[rebekahj391]

@ThisAndThat Yeah I realize it's more of an addiction, just saying we all have a habit we need to kick with smoking being a major one

[ThisAndThat]

I know but still it's important to recognize that smoking is an addiction which has both a psychological and physical dependence with severe disabling withdraws whereas a habit doesn't.

[rebekahj391]

@ThisAndThat I agree 👍 Same as caffeine but worse for you

[ThisAndThat]

Yes but caffeine is far less as powerful of an addiction. On a scale of 1 to a 1000 compared to cigarette addiction would be a high 1000 while caffeine is a low 1.

[MaisGem21]

One of my ex's is a smoker but only smokes when he drinks (aka a social smoker). My fiance is an ex-smoker... him smoking didn't change my attraction but I did want him to stop.

[SarahsSummer]

Not only do they look less attractive to me, they also appear less intelligent, which in itself is unattractive.

[ThisAndThat]

They may appear less intelligent but the opposite is true. I know because although a former smoker now, I smoked since I was at least 5 years old. My IQ? Try well over 170. Another interesting fact about smokers, not trying to give anyone any incentive to smoke what so ever, but for a moment of truth, did you know smokers are much less likely to develop Parkinson's disease?

[SarahsSummer]

@ThisAndThat, Possibly the most ludicrous statement I've read in a long time. Thanks for your input though, and the laugh. 😂

[ThisAndThat]

Ludicrous? My No. 1 my IQ test was given by the state. No. 2, The Parkinson's relation was figured out by Dr. Louis Leon a top notch medical and research doctor who authored several books on many health related conditions and diseases, but go right ahead and suit yourself.

[SarahsSummer]

@ThisAndThat, I'm well aware of the nicotine/Parkinson's link. I'm just referring to your first hypothesis. Hilarity.

[Bookwik]

@ThisAndThat Whether your IQ is 170 or a billion, knowingly poisoning yourself to look cooler is the opposite of smart and shows that you're a short-term thinker, as opposed to long term.

[ThisAndThat]

@Bookwik However there is something non smokers don't get. Smokers that are hooked on smoking they don't smoke to look cool. They do it for one reason and one reason only because they are hooked. If smokers smoked to look cool they wouldn't hide away in places so as not to be seen by anyone while they have a cigarette. Smoking is a very powerful addiction one of the most powerful addictions known to man which is how people become addicted in the first place because they before they become addicted they have a bogus notion the addiction can't happen to them. And then it does happen. You only have control over something you never become addicted to in the first place hints leave it alone and do not temp fate. Being a former addicted smoker I know this and this is the main reason I don't touch anything that's known to be addicting such as xanax, alcohol, or any other prescription drugs because I know what addiction is. I don't speak from ignorance I speak from knowledge.

[Bookwik]

@ThisAndThat They may not continue to smoke in order to look cool, but it is practically the only reason to start.

[SarahsSummer]

@Bookwik took the words right out of my mouth but apparently the genius @ThisAndThat didn't quite comprehend.

[ThisAndThat]

@Bookwik Looking cool is probably the least of the reasons why most smokers get started smoking. Some think smoking is a good way to control weight gain while some get started thinking they'll fit in socially with other smokers. And then some start smoking to control their anxiety.

[SarahsSummer]

@ThisAndThat keep talking while I watch your IQ drop lower, and lower and lower...

[ThisAndThat]

My IQ slip really? And you speak from actual experiences? That's not my IQ slipping you sense, it's the distance between accuracy and inaccuracy you're experiencing you being the inaccurate one. Be my guest go right on ahead and make yourself look like a foo I'll sit back and what the action.

[SarahsSummer]

@ThisAndThat I guess proper spelling accuracy isn't necessary for a "well over170" IQ...

[ThisAndThat]

What does spelling have to do with this topic? Losing your grip much?

[SarahsSummer]

@ThisAndThat, my only reason for continuing on this post stems from your ridiculous assertion that the most intelligent people are smokers. In case you forgot... "They may appear less intelligent but the opposite is true. I know because although a former smoker now, I smoked since I was at least 5 years old. My IQ? Try well over 170."

[ThisAndThat]

And I brought that for one reason and that reason being to put aside the myth that smoking makes people less smart or dumb. It looks like you missed it, so let me just say that the comparison wasn't to say smokers are any smarter than non smokers that's not the point. The point is smoking doesn't make anybody less or more smart because it doesn't change anyone's IQ level.

[SarahsSummer]

@ThisAndThat and in case you missed my points, generally the less intelligent & more insecure people start in the first place.

[ThisAndThat]

People start smoking because of bad choices, however for example when it comes to playing the lotto those lines fill up with plenty of smokers and non smokers alike and they all pretty much know what the odds are right? However I don't think anybody would argue the guy in this video had a low IQ because he made a bad choice in his life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj33-xWnVdw

[SarahsSummer]

@ThisAndThat WOW, reach much? He died 60 years ago. Had this question been asked in the 1940's or 50's I'm sure my less informed opinion would be different too. While there will always be exceptions to the rule and since we are in modern times, take a drag off of this...

mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE61M3UQ20100223

[ThisAndThat]

Don't you know research will always come out if favor of those paying for the research? Well here are some things I know. I know that nicotine by itself was considered benign and safe just like caffeine, that was up until a couple of years after e-cigs were introduced and big tobacco and big pharma started feeling threatened and the gov being on their side started paying for bogus research do drum up the propaganda about e-cigs. E-cigs only have at the most 4 ingredients and that's PG, which is the same thing used for breathing treatments by doctors and hospitals, VG, which also used in many foods you buy has another name, vegetable glycerin, the same nicotine they said was safe up until they felt threatened, they don't like competitiveness, so nicotine give or take and flavoring, yet new paid bogus research says e-cigs are unsafe. You might also want to see this video. Here is another fact, misinformation helps to make smokers nervous helps assure they'll continue smoking-Continued.

[ThisAndThat]

By the way speaking of research or at least research that benefits the people it will either be ignored or outright stopped, you might want to do your homework on agenda21. And so before you put your complete trust into something they want to sell you and chemo and radiation are among one of those things they want to pushl, you may want to see this video first. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwLipIKDwCA

[SarahsSummer]

@ThisAndThat. You're really starting to bore me. So here's an IQ TEST for you... Finish this statement Starting smoking is... A) a smart idea B) a stupid idea

[ThisAndThat]

Bored with me? Well that makes two of us, I've been bored with you. So, first of all once again smoking isn't a conscious decision for smokers it's called addition, HUGE difference. Now calling someone dumb because they require a substance that relieves the symptoms of their addiction that's called public scorn which is a very popular socialist tool. And they're using methods like that deliberately in order to make smokers in their attempt to dumb them down and help create anxiety among smokers. It's not secrete that anxiety among smokers leads to more tobacco use to calm smokers down and or fuels withdraws when they're trying to quit smoking. And it's no secrete the gov and big tobacco doesn't want them to stop either. All you need to do is look at the bogus fake research done on ecigs to figure that one out. Now how about you do you have a social drink of alcohol every now and then? Alcohol is addictive to and kills faster. Do you think alcohol's a smart or dumb idea?

[SarahsSummer]

@ThisAndThat what part of the word "start" do you not understand genius? Start: to begin or set out, as on a journey or to begin. So I'll try again since your slow. Starting smoking is A) a smart idea B) a stupid idea

[ThisAndThat]

Of course it's B) a stupid idea, genius! But now how about you answer this question. Do you or have you ever had a single drink of alcohol or smoked a single joint in your life?

[ThisAndThat]

And that question includes any medication rather prescribed by a doctor or not as long as it's addictive.

[SarahsSummer]

@ThisAndThat finally!! Thank you!! I rest my case. G'night❤️

[ThisAndThat]

You still haven't answered my question. Have you ever had a alcoholic beverage before, smoked weed or taken anything that's known to be addictive?

[ThisAndThat]

Since you want to avoid my question I'll answer for you. Have you ever tempted fate by the use of alcohol, smoking weed or anything else that could lead to serious addiction to arrive at the option you presented that equaling option B) a stupid idea? And so YES absolutely you also selected option B) a stupid idea, as well! ;)

[SarahsSummer]

@ThisAndThat you are really slipping off the rails dude. This topic has been put to rest. Smoking is stupid and those that try it are making a stupid decision. Hense, not only is it unattractive but those who smile appear less intelligent, which in itself is unattractive. Feel free to start a post on the perils of alcohol, weed and the like as well though. Peace. ☮❣

[SarahsSummer]

*smoke... Not smile

[ThisAndThat]

Are you saying drinking is smart, any less dangerous than smoking or more attractive in anyway?

[SarahsSummer]

@ThisAndThat feel free to create another post discussing the perils of drinking, or its attractiveness, smartness, IQ rating etc. This one has been asked, answered and put to bed.

[PippiL]

Guys, can you discuss this somewhere else? I'm getting like a hundred notifications a day.

[ThisAndThat]

No problem I consider this discussion closed since ms. question dodger doesn't want to incriminate herself.

[Alexious]

Smoking is my biggest turn off. The smell of it..
The way it makes your hair and skin oily, it clings to the fibers in your clothes.. it's nasty.

[Mesonfielde]

Those alone can turn a girl who looks like a 7 be -32767

[DoubleU]

Word. (Pun intended!)

[dreamspear]

Complete turn-off.

It shows a lack regard/respect for her own health and often a lack of respect for the health of others.

[Errhh]

That applies to me.
I cannot find attraction in anyone who smokes... anything. or is an alcoholic.. etc...
and smell of awful!

[linds34]

Agree, I don't want to taste cigarettes when I makeout with a guy.

[Paris13]

I Voted "C" for me, and although I am Not a Smoker myself, I also will Add "D" for Dangerous as well, @PippiL
Good luck. xx

[aficionado]

I don't smoke, but I wouldn't bother if a girl does. It does not make her less attractive to me.

[franzy02]

Cigarettes make me more attractive when I smoke them in style. I have already received many compliments.

[Emilyshae97]

I smoke so I can't b with anyone who doesn't smoke cuz that'll make me feel bad and I don't plan on quitting anytime soon

[existing_not_living]

Agreed. If you smoke a blunt, I have no problems, but a cigarette? Not interested.

[MeghanL]

I've never smoked & I don't now, so I find nothing attractive about it.

One of my pet peeves is when someone discards a cigarette on the ground & I step on it in my bare feet. I've gotten small burns on my feet a number of times.

[Thatweirdone_]

I'm probably gonna yet shut for this xD but the type of guys I like are more "bad boy" look
Tatts
Gauges
All black
And if they smoke it doesn't really put me off
Its more of eh don't care

[Squidward]

I am in the same boat as you haha smokers get so much hate these days.

[Mesonfielde]

@Squidward Because they make your clothes smell bad :P

[Squidward]

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Nah still a 10
here's one for the ladies/boys who are into that
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[Bookwik]

Yuck, I can imagine the awful smell of that poison and how it sticks to clothes, #instantmassiveNOPE

[Squidward]

@Bookwik dont tell me you wouldn't have sex with the girl from the picture cause of that.

[Bookwik]

two things I can deduce from her smoking, 1) she is gonna smell like satan's asshole, and 2) she, at some point, put her image in front of others at higher value than her own life and safety and still does to this day. With their powers combined, those two things become captain turnoff who proceeds to kill any boner i could have.

[DocRim]

Bad breath, yellow teeth, potential change of the color of the lips, not to mention the bad health effects he and I will both endure because of HIS bad habit... No thanks.

[RosePink]

How you will have bad health effects if he smokes?

[DocRim]

@RosePink Passive smoking

[RosePink]

Means?

[RosePink]

Yes right

[Carliexo7]

If I had to consider only how people who smoke appear and not how they smell I'd say that they are hot on guys but I find them gross on girls. The smell is such a turn off though

[Sweepthelegjonny]

Nasty habit... I ll never date a smoker.. I can't get past the smell

[Berethor]

10 to 3 is harsh, but yes if the girl is smoking it's an turn off for me, because it's unhealthy.

[StephMB]

It depend on how bad it is

[LaFemmeFatale]

I don't smoke and It is a turn off for me.

[CocoRachelle]

I agree.

[AleDeEurope]

Completely agree, it's a huge turn off.

[Dubhlann]

I completely agree. I hate people smoking. Immediate ew.

[PropaneAccessories]

As a recent quitter, I know how difficult it can be to shake the habit, so I don't see it as unattractive. Although I'd push toward quitting if I dated someone who did smoke.

[TripleAce]

Nah not really. Depends if its a few or literally one after the other. If its just a few it csm be attractive even because it shows she's open to relaxing a little and not taking life too seriously.

[CHARismatic110]

Agreeeee!

[ChocoLada]

I agree, I never liked cigarettes

[Thorniestmax]

It's not a strong turn-off for me, but it is a turn-off.

[KittyKat45]

If a guy is attractive he's still attractive to me even if he smokes but it is a turn off and it makes me not want to kiss him

[fun-weird-guy]

Smoking is disgusting and dated someone who smoked and glade that the person I am with now does not.

[ElizabethBiersack]

Nah doesn't make a person less attractive. Not a deal breaker either

[RedAmulet]

Instant deal breaker for me. It's really shit for you and the people around you and I feel sick just thinking about having that mix of toxins and carcinogens IN MY LUNGS.

So yes, definitely makes you less attractive

[Prof_Don]

To me, a girl who smokes is like a girl with tattoos and piercings.

Attraction level either remains neutral, or decreases. Absolutely no pros in terms of attraction level.

[VirginiaBeachBum]

Yes, it's a 100% deal breaker for me.

[thisdudejimmy]

Same here :)

[cinderelli]

Agreeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.. totally.. such a turn off.. and disgusting nasty habit..

[archiz]

it so/so
and people who smoke don't taste that bad... I actually like it.

[Phoenix98]

I smoke cigars and pipe tobacco so I don't have much room to judge but I prefer if a gal not smoke cigarettes, even we smokers have standards.

[rgb008]

I agree. Cigarettes are a major turn off.

[rufurrealz]

if it were me, i wouldn't mind, but i would like it if she was trying to quit the bad habit…but if i like the girl and i really really like her personality, NO-I would not let it stop me from trying to be with her.

[rufurrealz]

is this question referring to urself? do you smoke?

[PippiL]

I don't want to answer because I don't want to take a side.

[rufurrealz]

side? what do you mean?

[PippiL]

I don't want to indicate whether I am for or against cigarettes, because I don't want to influence the answers.

[rufurrealz]

i understand.

[KawaiiPie67]

Disagree. Smokers R hot to B honest.

[SamuraiWarrior]

a guy that the last time he had a shower was 1 year ago is more cleaner then a guy that smoked 2 cigarettes, True story from scientists. Google it.

[mrsingle]

The action of a girl smoking looks hot, but cigarettes aren't attractive.

[ConsultantIsBack]

It's anxiously disgusting

[ConsultantIsBack]

Absolutely*

[bloodmountain1990]

I don't find it more attractive or less attractive when a girl doesn't but as a smoker, I can at least say I can suck up my cravings around one who doesn't smoke let alone doesn't like it.

[Belliebella]

I voted A. I would never date a guy Who uses tobacco

[RedThread]

I don't think it changes their attractiveness but it does make me question their decisions a bit.

[akadatank44]

Agree that and one of those mole piecings, I don't know what their called, can turn a 10 to a 3

[kitty71]

Totally agree. That is not something to be questioned

[ShaeNielson]

No, I don't think it affects how attracted I am to them, as long as they're not chain smokers and will be able to stop.

[TheHooptyMiata]

Nah, makes precisely zero difference.

[Mesonfielde]

It's an indicator of self-destructive behavior, despite knowing that it's quite obviously bad for you with minimal to no gain.

[TheHooptyMiata]

@Mesonfielde So long as she doesn't die of lung cancer in the time it takes me to get from hitting on her at the bar to jizzing on her face, I'm good. And going home with me is a pretty clear self-destructive behaviour, that's a positive not a negative for me. :D

[Mesonfielde]

... oh right, you're the guy who identifies as a player. You're absolutely correct, then.

[ThisAndThat]

@Mesonfielde That's where you have it wrong. A addiction to cigarettes has nothing to do with behavior. Cigarettes are one of the most if not the most powerful addictions known to man.

[Mesonfielde]

@ThisAndThat You have to be a certain type of person to START smoking.

[ThisAndThat]

@Mesonfielde Really? I agree messing with cigarettes isn't a smart decision in this day and time with all the information surrounding cigarette smoking, however I like millions of others got addicted around the age of 5. How about you though, have you ever smoked MJ?

[TheHooptyMiata]

@ThisAndThat Smoke tires, not drugs. :D

[Mesonfielde]

@ThisAndThat My "friends" used to want to get me to smoke when I was 10 and I rejected their offer each and every single time.

[ThisAndThat]

@Mesonfielde You made a good decision. Had I been 10 I would have done the same thing.

[Mesonfielde]

@ThisAndThat my father was a smoker and I didn't like it at all, especially because I had had pneumonia 3 times and other upper respiratory infections a few others times previously, so I really don't need to add additional stress to my bronchial tubes, they get infected far too often anyways :/ and passive smoking certainly wouldn't be too helpful with that either. I used to get bronchitis like once a year. It sucks.

[ThisAndThat]

@Mesonfielde I understand your pain. And chances are he didn't listen when you complained and that's a very typical because it don't bother me it can't be bothering you. Due to another issue I'm dealing with the same thing currently.

[Yoyo_Tales]

Agree, hate smoking

[4465loveyou5577]

People who smoke smell bad to me :(

[Yesits_GalaxyHotChoc]

Agree. Its gross.

[gobsmacked3]

it just is, i do not smoke or like it, but i would never diminish another because of it

[ThisAndThat]

I don't see smoking as a turn on or a turn off. My concern would be more about the person smoking's health. I know it's hard to stop smoking and had it not been for e-cigs I would have probably not quit smoking either. I think all smokers should at least give e-cigs a shot they actually work well.

[JCT666]

Yes, it does. Smoking causes wrinkles to develop faster and makes hair and breath smell, and that is not sexy.

[Yumix]

agree. they smell terrible, are expensive and unhealthy. and the fact that they still do it despite knowing it makes them appear less intelligent and thus also less attractive. together with the terrible smell... nope

[ThisAndThat]

They do it because nicotine is the most additive drugs known to man. However as a former smoker I know now there is more in a traditional cigarette that keeps you hooked than just nicotine alone because I could theoretically quit now that I have been using the e-cig going on 3 years.

[Shay1994]

I don't smoke myself and I wouldn't prefer that in my partner.

[ThatBeachGirl]

I agree. I can't stand cigarettes.

[lacorine197]

Yuck, Cigarettes.

[thisdudejimmy]

Smoke da herb ✌

[Sabretooth]

causes wrinkles

[Anonymous]

Who cares?