We all know that smoking is harmful but still people take the habit up anyway. Why?
Why would people intentionally harm themselves, even when they are aware of its lethality?
The simplest answer is that when they start smoking, the smokers think that the health effects of the habit are trivial and way ahead in the future – something to worry about in the future.
Smoking also happens in the age when everyone loves bending the rules, rebelling and making friends. And when your friends smoke – the result is obvious.
Every reason to take up smoking is stupid – but some just take the cake.
1. Because they wanted to look cool
I bet hacking up your lungs when you cough incessantly for 20 minutes is even cooler in the future.
2. Because they thought it was a good way to take a break
Oh, the chai-sutta-cancer break. Heaven.
3. Because they thought it is a good way to make friends
Because a cigarette bonds people better than loyalty and camaraderie.
4. Because they like the effects of nicotine
Something they can get from exercise – oh wait. That requires effort.
5. They started smoking because their girlfriend/boyfriend smoked
Lovers for half-life.
6. Because they wanted to see what smoke coming out of their mouths looks like
Spoiler alert – it looks like smoke is coming out of your mouth.
7. Because they started smoking to be able to sleep
Because you know, a stimulant is actually a relaxant. Flawless logic.
8. Because their father/mother smoked
Alas, we tend to look up to them.
9. Because smoking goes well with drinking
How will you get the buzz of alcohol without smoking?!?!
10. Because their friends offered them a drag one too many times and they broke
The fear of losing friends always triumphs the fear of cancer I suppose.
11. After reading a novel or watching a movie scene
All the arguments that portrayal of cigarettes doesn’t influence anyone is bullshit.
12. Because it was a good way to kill times
And yourself too.
If only there was a good reason to start smoking.
Got any?