The doo got done apparently. :dead:
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Fair enough CT - I've said earlier in the thread that you have the sympathies of some folk, and I am one of them.
In similar situations, I've always opted to politely ask first (as I won't be dragged down to anyone else's level), but I appreciate your reply :agree:
I wonder if the area had ‘Smoking Zone’ notices up.
Unnoticed by some.
You can smoke that's never been the issue, the issue was just sitting at our table without even acknowledging us when there were other tables then just to start smoking once again without saying. I think the least I expect is some sort of acknowledgement if at a table with other people.
Have you considered the fact you were taking up seats in the smoking area while not smoking.😉
The couple rightly lit up in the smoking area, it would have been a different scenario if they were inside the pub where it is not allowed.
It's a beer garden for the use of everyone, they can light up I am saying at a shared table when others available they should have at least said you OK if we sit here and then smoke. Maybe you don't but I have never sat at a table in a pub that people are at without saying to them is it OK to sit there.
I agree with you that they should have asked. I do think you sound like you over reacted though. But they should have asked, smokers know how much non smokers hate it so to sit beside you and spark up is rude. Even my mates would ask me if they were doing that, never mind a stranger.
Hang on!! Who said it was the smoking area? Been in places down south where they segregate it so everyone has a choice.. I think the Railway (Juniper) did it, not sure if it still does, although last time I was there the ashtrays were clearly all placed in one area of the garden..... Thing is if smokers are going to ignore that then they will reap what they sow as we did regarding smoking inside?
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