[thechat] driving and smoking

[Martin]

On Tue, 15 Jun 2004, Joel D Canfield wrote:

> Why do people who smoke hang the cigarette out the window while they
> drive?

Same reason they hold cigarettes away from themselves (usually towards
your small child[1]) in restaurants - because lord knows, you don't want
your space invaded by your smoke.

Cheers
Martin
[1] 66.7% of Ruaridh's godparents being honourable exceptions

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