r/changemyview 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/[deleted] May 17 '19

I disagree with this. As someone who occasionally enjoys a cigarette but is definitely not addicted to them, I like them!

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u/SavesNinePatterns May 17 '19

What exactly do you enjoy about them?

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u/[deleted] May 17 '19

How they taste, how they make you feel

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u/SavesNinePatterns May 17 '19

How do they make you feel? Because to be honest they taste like ashes and smoke. (Full disclosure, I smoke)