The Reason I Don't Smoke
In accordance with the title of the article that I made this time, I will discuss the reasons why I don't smoke.
This question is often asked to me by other people"do you smoke?" "Why don't you smoke? That guy has to smoke to look mature." Yes, that's the kind of saying that is often said and it's always said when I meet new people I meet.
Honestly, I feel very uncomfortable with that remark because it makes me feel like "not" a man. But I try not to think about what they think I don't smoke and don't bother with this issue. However, some people or my friends understand the reason why I don't want to smoke and they sometimes stay away from me when I want to smoke or I go away temporarily. And the reasons why I don't smoke are:
• My nose hurts when I inhale the smoke
Believe it or not, my nose can't breathe the smell of tobacco or anything in the cigarette. It's not impossible, it's just that when I inhaled the smoke that people emitted and the smoke entered my nose, my nose immediately became sore and made my nose clogged for quite a long time.
So when I'm hanging out with whoever it is and they're all smoking, I prefer to stay away.
• Ever been diagnosed with pneumonia
Yup, I was diagnosed with pneumonia when I was in junior high school.
"Why did that happen? Did you smoke before you were 17?"
No, it wasn't because I smoked before I was 17. But that happens because they are often exposed to cigarette smoke like the first reason I explained above.
It's just that the case I'm experiencing is not too severe and can still be treated on an outpatient basis.
• My 3 brothers are all smokers
This is actually a nonsensical reason because my brother is an average heavy smoker. They don't have any problems or illnesses because of smoking, it's just that I don't want to be a heavy smoker like them. That's because I don't want my body to be susceptible to deadly diseases, as doctors and experts explain the dangers of smoking.
• Easier to save money
This is my final reason why I don't smoke and the answer can save money. And in my opinion the cheapest pack of cigarettes is the same as lunch. Even though it's only smoked but cigarettes don't make the stomach full, that's in my opinion. And usually when I get tips from customers (because I'm a courier) a pack of cigarettes, I usually refuse them or when the tips are left by someone else, I leave a message to the person who was told to receive the package that I don't smoke.
"Then, how does the person insist?"
Like it or not, I accept it. But I don't use those cigarettes, but I give them to other people, my friends or to my brothers. Even if I don't have money to buy gas or internet quota, I usually sell it to other people or to my friends and they want to.
Those are some of the reasons why I don't smoke. Because it is clear that smoking is not good for health. And also cigarettes can make people addicted to cigarettes.
For those of you who don't smoke, don't try it, love your lungs. For friends who smoke, this article is not meant to hate you. Because here I just want to explain the reasons and my experience. And for those of you who are trying not to smoke anymore, I hope you succeed.
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Smoking has short term and long term effect that's it is really a dangerous habit. You may not feel the bad effect for now, you might have it in the next years of your life which is saddening.