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Old 05-01-2012, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by feline fanatic
In my experience smokers RARELY realize how much they and their stuff reeks of cigarette smell. In fact the smoking itself basically atrophes the sense of smell. It is only when they quit that they realize how much they, their clothes, etc reeked when they come into contact with other smokers once they are smoke free. I truly do not believe they "know" thier block is offensive smelling to a non-smoker.
You're right, I smoked for 20 years, when I quit (1987), it took me about a year to really regain my sense of smell. Even now if I were to meet someone I had subjected to my cigarette stench I would apologize profusely. BTW, I am now (and maybe always was) horribly allergic to cigarette smoke. My eyes swell shut, my throat closes and I am very sick if stuck in a place with even just one smoker for more than a few minutes. They don't even have to light up, just the smell of it on their clothes is enough. I'm just grateful I got rid of that dirty nasty habit. Besides, it leaves so much more money to spend on fabric, etc.!
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