Vapeboss – Even though it's not the same as smoking, vaping also requires etiquette. Especially if you are vaping in public places. When you vape, you certainly need to pay attention to the etiquette in the following points so that everyone feels safe and comfortable, especially the surrounding community where you are vaping.
1. Don't Vape Where People Are Focusing on One Object
For example, don't vape in cinemas or performance venues like theaters where the lights in the audience seats are intentionally dimmed or turned off, because if you insist on vaping in such places, you will disturb the audience because the vapor from your vape will obstruct the view of other audience members.
2. Don't Vape at the Dining Table
Indeed, when vaping, we can vape anywhere we like, but if you vape at the dining table, it's the same as talking on the phone at the dining table, and of course, that's not a good or polite thing to do. So, it's better to avoid vaping at the dining table before you are called uncivilized and disrespectful of the dining moment.
3. Don't Vape in Places Labeled "No Smoking"
Even though vaping in the office is not the same as smoking because the vapor from a vape doesn't bother people around it as much, it's still not a good or polite thing to do. It's better if smoking is prohibited in your office and there's a special smoking area, you should smoke there. Or even better, when you want to vape, go outside the office and find an open space because vaping in the open air won't bother anyone.
4. Don't Vape in Public Restrooms
Public restrooms are used not only by you and other vapers but also by non-vaping and non-smoking individuals at the same time. The concern is that when you vape in a public restroom, you will make others using the public restroom feel disturbed and uncomfortable when they want to use that public restroom because you are vaping.
5. Do Not Vape in Public Transportation Services
For example, in buses, trains, or airplanes, this clearly violates etiquette in public transportation. If you remain stubborn because you feel that vaping will not disturb the comfort of other people in public transportation, then be prepared to be labeled as someone who doesn't know common courtesy by other public passengers. However, if you are on a train, you can still vape, but you must go to the middle carriage where the doors or windows are usually directly connected to the outside air.
6. Don't Belittle or Consider Smokers as Old-fashioned People
Instead, you should inform them that using a vape is healthier and safer than conventional cigarettes. Who knows, maybe those conventional smokers don't know what electronic cigarettes are.
7. Do Not Vape Near Children or Underage Individuals Who Are Not Old Enough to Use Vapes
This is the most important thing and really needs your attention, because the vapor from vapes has a sweet scent that children usually like. The concern is that small children might want to try vaping or even become vapers at an insufficient age. If you vape in front of children, it's the same as promoting and inviting small children to become smokers or vapers. Therefore, it's better not to vape in front of small children, especially your own children.
8. Never Leave Anything Related to Vapes Lying Around Carelessly in Public Places
Never leave vapes, e-liquids, or anything related to vapes lying around carelessly, because there is a fear that pets or babies might accidentally ingest them, which could have fatal consequences.
9. No Need to Be Excessive or Show Off
Often, some people vape just to look cool and trendy. So sometimes, when vaping, they tend to appear exaggerated and show off, even in public places. Even though not everyone likes the vapor from the vape. Even if the vapor forms certain symbols and has a sweet scent, there will still be people who don't like it. Therefore, when you vape in public, you should avoid being excessive and showing off, especially to the point of producing thick clouds of vapor that spread everywhere.
10. Pay Attention to the Wind Direction When Vaping Outdoors
When you intend to vape in an open space, you should first observe the direction of the wind. Especially if there are many people around you who are relaxing or doing their respective activities. Paying attention to the wind direction is necessary so that when you vape, you do not disturb the comfort of others around you.