Congratulations on quitting smoking. No, it's not easy, but if it's been a few weeks since you quit - you will find the smell of smoke offensive. I quit about 30 years ago - cold turkey - hadn't planned on quilting, but one day my body said that I can smoke or I can breathe. Obviously, breathing won. Just hang in there, tell them that you quit, and I like the idea of a straw. I tried smoking with celery (no I didn't light it), but it gave me the oral satisfaction that I needed. Remember, smoking is an addiction and be very proud of yourself for quitting. Good luck.