Smoking As a Part of Culture

Smoking As a Part of Culturestayed away.
12th June 2006How and when smoking tobacco began is not the
Author: tima asharsubject matter here, but the natural product seems to
Smoking has a long tradition and history in all majorhave been long known to native users. As its use
countries. It is not just a personal habit. It is a part ofspread to other countries, new ways of processing
our culture. No matter what laws are made and howand preparing the product were invented, culminating in
many campaigns launched against it, smoking tobaccothe modern, sleek version - the cigarette. At once
is today a very essential ingredient in the lives of many.handy and easily procurable from small kiosks the
As a cultural trait, smoking is very well known inworld over, it stands as a symbol of the modern man
literature, movies, and music. The smoke-filled cafesand the modern world.
and public houses are the first impressions noted downThe ill effects of smoking or chewing tobacco are well
by travelers and writers in countries where smoking isknown. These are the rallying points of the laws and
popular. The movies too have added their touch ofthe campaigns that back them up. It is indeed our
glamour and romance to this habit, whether it is theresponsibility to take care of our health and to know
scenario as described above, or the gentlemanthe adverse effects. The very young too need to be
smoker with his girlfriend and a cigar in one hand.kept away from easy enticements. The final decision
There are countries where the younger generationis ultimately in our hands. If life is to be lived with full
has taken heavily to smoking tobacco. It fills their lifemeaning, than this decision must be left to the individual
with some meaning, provides relaxation in difficult times,users - how they wish to live.
and brings two people together when they might have