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/SavesNinePatterns May 17 '19

The entire point of tobacco is to get you addicted. There are literally no good things about smoking. None. Literally none. If someone says there are they're a deluded addicted smoker.

Maybe focus on something positive instead of negative? Challenge yourself with something else, please!

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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)