[Vigilanteman]

Never smoked except for once when I was a stupid teenager and it sent me into a coughing fit. After that, I vowed never again. The habit disgusts me, but as I've grown older, I've come to know some very decent people who have the bad habit. Just about all of them are very discreet and not "in your face" about it.

That's why they are very decent people, LOL. Then, I've come to realize I have habits which may repel some people. I eat too much and have a love for salty and spicy food. I've got other bad habits which I do not care to list on a public form . . . so have joined the "live and let live" school of life.

BTW, I worked in Japan for 14 years some 15 years ago. Smoking was "in your face" and nasty in those early years. So I applaud this policy, but think it is realistically closer to 1-2 days than six. Maybe the extra four is for what it saves the company in health insurance costs.

[BBQToadRibs]

I worked in Japan for 3 years and the guy across from me chain smoked like a fiend all day long right at his desk. I’d come home smelling like I’d spent the entire day at a bar. I’d go outside for air breaks.