Originally posted by Travis
If you're an uneducated 14 year old, like most of NGU, and have never done anything then don't bother answering this question.
I'm just curious because I'm 18, almost 19 in 2 months, and I have never smoked a cigarette. Not once and not even a single puff or drag or whatever you want to call it. I guess I'm somewhat proud of it because I don't know how many other people my age could say the same, specifically that aren't a "goody two shoes" and don't do anything. :p
The reason I don't is because I don't see a point. They don't make you high, they are addictive, I think they are gross, and they are linked directly to cancer. I also have family and know others that got cancer because of cigarettes.
I smoke cigars though, and have very recently too. I just don't smoke them often and obviously you don't inhale them, so it's different.
I talked to someone the other day that is in the same boat as me; has never smoked one cigarette, but smokes weed, cigars, etc. , and I was kind of surprised. All my friends do or have in the past.
My best friend, who I think of as a sister, smokes about half a pack a day. She's French, so it's somewhat understandable for her to smoke. I've never really felt pressured to smoke and never liked the thought of it. Well I was over at her house along with some of our other friends and we were drinking. We're all about 15 at this time and her parents were out. She took out a cigarette and I decided to just try it, see what it tasted like and see why people love it so much. Smoke for about 2 weeks, then quit. I had no problem quitting, and haven't touched one since. The only thing gained out of it is like a caffeine high for about 15 minutes.