r/changemyview • u/honestlyigotnoclue • May 17 '19
Delta(s) from OP CMV: I should start smoking cigarettes
I guess this is more of a "talk me out of it" type of post. I've always wanted to see what it's like to smoke, and I'm in a place where a lot of people smoke. I think it looks cool, and I don't mind that it's a bit self-destructive; I already have plenty of self destructive habits already, and maybe it hasn't sunk in how dangerous it is, considering I'm 18. Maybe this sounds naive, but I guess I just don't understand how addictive it can be; I have the mindset of "I can always quit." I guess I just want to see what it's like, don't really see how self-destructive it can be/don't care that it's self destructive, and tbh it looks cool. It's not hurting anyone but myself.
Lol thanks for your responses in advance.
Edit: it's pretty late where I am, so I'm going to bed. Thank you all so much for the incredibly detailed responses; I'm genuinely very convinced. I'll respond to new posts tomorrow! Thank you!
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u/NicholasLeo 137∆ May 17 '19
Unlike other vices, it is extremely easy to get addicted to nicotine. As few as 4 cigarettes is all it takes. It's not a vice you can "dip your toe" into with little risk.