Pipe Smoking: Should I be Concerned in Public ?

[Bobbiy]

I would often smoke in my front porch and im concerned if it's somewhat rude to be smoking in close proximity to my neighbours.

I know the golden rule of standing far off from non-smokers when smoking a cigarette but i'm unsure with pipesmoking.

I smoke mainly english blends not aromatics so i feel slightly more worried about the smell around my neighbours

But as a general rule do you keep your distance afar from non-smokers like with cigarettes or do just smoke away without too much care ? (As the the smoke smells different from cigarettes).

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

I would often smoke in my front porch and im concerned if it's somewhat rude to be smoking in close proximity to my neighbours.

I know the golden rule of standing far off from non-smokers when smoking a cigarette but i'm unsure with pipesmoking.

I smoke mainly english blends not aromatics so i feel slightly more worried about the smell around my neighbours

But as a general rule do you keep your distance afar from non-smokers like with cigarettes or do just smoke away without too much care ? (As the the smoke smells different from cigarettes).

If I'm not mistaken, America is still a free country?

 

[Bobbiy]

If I'm not mistaken, America is still a free country?

Sadly Im not from america

 

[coming to_falling too]

I would just test the waters and see if your neighbors (neighbours) say anything.

 

[anotherbob]

ask your neighbors.

 

[WhiteCrown]

Last time I visited Malaysia for work, I don't remember ever feeling uncomfortable smoking anywhere there was a cigarette butt can, or getting any negative looks from anybody. I agree with asking your neighbors, depending on how close your front porch is to theirs.

To answer your question: If it's your own property, I don't think its rude. If it's a rental property shared with other tenants, then its probably rude not to ask unless the property owner/manager has a policy specifically allowing it.

 

[OzPiper]

How close are you to your neighbour’s house ?

Coming from Malaysia, I am aware that “terrace” houses are very commonplace and that houses are “squeezed” together all in a row.

I don’t see a problem unless your neighbours have complained.

If YOU feel that there may be a problem then do the neighbourly thing and approach them to see if your smoking is problematic.
Best to head off neighbourly problems at the pass

 

[tobakenist]

I have just got back from a holiday in North Norfolk UK, at the hotel I asked if it was ok to smoke my pipe in the courtyard and they said no problem it is the hotels smoking area, while there I had many good comments about my tobacco and many a conversation about my pipes, the staff used the area as well as residents, it was a great atmosphere, it doesn't hurt to ask..

 

[sparker69]

Yes, I think I agree with the "asking the neighbours" - just extra politeness - always advantageous.
I guess my question is: are your porches that close together? I smoke on my back porch - of course, I'm in a house, but even in an apartment, I would have no problem although if someone came out onto theirs, I might be a bit more careful where the smoke went. I smoke in parks, often with people. My rule was always to arrive in a quiet place, set apart a bit from others, but when there, I set up very visibly my smoking kit, or put my unlit pipe in my mouth - to warn others. If I've started smoking and someone arrives after, then they should have known before they sit down, what they were in for. I think that's fair.

 

[jerry]

I agree that asking is a good move.

 

[AJL67]

I see I’m more in the just smoke on my own porch and if the neighbors don’t like it …. Oh well. If they say something that’s a bridge I’d cross at the time.

 

[FurCoat]

I am of a different belief. You are on your porch. Who gives a flying ratts ass what they think.

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

This may be a very American state of mind but unless I lived in an apartment I wouldn't consider my front porch "public". I personally wouldn't care if my neighbors were bothered by me smoking on my porch, they certainly are not concerned if they bother me. But if it is something that concerns you the neighborly thing to do would be to ask.

 

[UB 40]

Sadly Im not from america

Sadly nobody knows where you’re coming from. You missed any hint in your profile. It’s tiring to swap through your posts to get to know where you’re located.

 

[telescopes]

Or…. You could use Round Up to kill all their plants, poison their dogs, play loud acid rock night and day, and slash their tires. I doubt then that they would see your smoking as the worst of your behaviors .

 

[blackpowderpiper]

As a freedom loving American, I believe that whatever I do on my property is essentially my own business. However, I was raised to be respectful and thoughtful of others. If I were smoking in public I would try to do so in designated areas. These days, 99% of my smoking is done at/in my home or in my vehicle.

Unfortunately, we now live in a society that is largely offended by everything. I've had people wave their hands and do the fake cough at unlit pipes and cigars meaning they were going to be offended, smoke or not. I have little time or patience for folks who are intent on constantly being offended. I mind my own business and expect others to do the same. One would do well to not try and dictate policy to me regarding my actions and activities on my own property.

 

[MattRVA]

It depends on your set up and how conscientious you are I suppose, but a certain amount of give and take is to be expected when living in close proximity. Try to be respectful and if the opportunity arises, ask your neighbors if they are bothered, otherwise carry on… treat others as you’d like to be treated.

 

[blackpowderpiper]

It depends on your set up and how conscientious you are I suppose, but a certain amount of give and take is to be expected when living in close proximity. Try to be respectful and if the opportunity arises, ask your neighbors if they are bothered, otherwise carry on… treat others as you’d like to be treated.

Sound advice.

 

[orlandofurioso]

As long as you don't do it with your pants down , I would not care a fig about the neighbours.

 

[timt]

I agree with the above. Wear pants and maybe not smoke one of those penis shaped pipes. You should be good.