Tempted by smoking.

I'm finding the social side of it and the whole hand to mouth thing very appealing

All I can say is roll on 1st July then people like myself who chose to preserve their health can go out and not come back smelling like a chimney!

Seriously it should cut down the "social" smokers, I mean if everyone was sticking pins in their eyes would you?

i smoke. you're right about the social benefits and plus you get a nice buzz. the first cigarette of the day is always best.

however, i smoke because i've already accepted that i'm going to die younger than the average human due to my wreckless ways and mental instability. i don't smoke excessive amounts because when i do, my throat and breathing get messed up, i.e. i don't smoke to the extent that i put myself in high risk of lung cancer or any other smoking-related ailment.

as for addiction, you should really try smoking hand-rolling tobacco. the reasons being: a) it has hardly any chemicals and additives unlike tailored cigarettes which are full of them in hopes to get you addicted. b) they taste better: the tobacco is fresh and moist unlike normal cigarettes wherein it is dry; after smoking rollies i found that normal cigarettes give an itching sensation at the back of my throat most of the time. c) rolling is damn fun. you really feel like you've earned your cigarette. d) alternatively, you could find rolling tedious and not be bothered to do it, thus prompting you to smoke less. e) it's a much cheaper alternative than tailored cigs. f) it makes you look all cool and arty.

i say at least try it out. there are many people that attempt smoking and end up not liking it.

If you want to smoke, it's your body, but encouraging somebody else to do it is completely immoral.

To the OP - no, smoking is NOT a good thing to do, seriously, don't bother.

Flame away, but in my opinion there's no harm in smoking one or two, just to see what its like. You just have to not let it become too regular.