Do you smoke?

[jenwales]

 

Out of 47 people in your WORK PLACE there are zero smokers? I would bet the farm that is not true. I am in an office of over 70 people and only knew of 3 smokers. Recently we had an evening company party in which the alcohol was flowing and AT LEAST 20 part time smokers came out of the closet.

 

The majority of smokers refrain from smoking while at work.

 

Nah, I think it is true. I've worked here forever and know everyone pretty well. We're a health conscious bunch. :)

 

In my personal life, I know four people who smoke and unfortunately they are all family (2 in-laws and both of my siblings).

[kujobie]

Why would it be skewed depending on others in the household? Are CruiseCritic members more likely to smoke, or not to smoke? Why would someone lie? As stated, you would have to take into account kids who would be less likely to be reading this and I realize that CC is not representative of the entire cruise population, but otherwise you should get a pretty accurate result.

[LivingWild]

Nah, I think it is true. I've worked here forever and know everyone pretty well. We're a health conscious bunch. :)

 

In my personal life, I know four people who smoke and unfortunately they are all family (2 in-laws and both of my siblings).

 

Yep, I thought the same thing. A bunch of hardbodies here who regularly see each other at the gym and rarely frequent anything that resembles fast food. Once the first one comes out of the closet the rest will follow.

[MissDiva1]

Why would it be skewed depending on others in the household? Are CruiseCritic members more likely to smoke, or not to smoke? Why would someone lie? As stated, you would have to take into account kids who would be less likely to be reading this and I realize that CC is not representative of the entire cruise population, but otherwise you should get a pretty accurate result.

 

 

So then they are going on 90...10...of 2% of cruisers:confused:

[windjammerB&C]

20% of Americans seems accurate. But the population on a cruise ship is not an exact slice of america as a whole. Those who cruise are generally in the mid-upper levels of financial prosperity and education as opposed to the rest of the country. The fact is: the more educated a person is, and the more money they have, the less likely they are to smoke. That doesn't mean rich people don't smoke. It just means that if you take 100 rich people, and 100 poor people, there will be more smokers in the poor group.

Well I wonder why that is:confused: Maybe those of you that dont struggle financially dont need to smoke to relieve stress. Maybe that is the poor mans way to do so.:rolleyes: But then again what does the rich man do when he is stressed? I guess we better not go there, that is a whole different thread.:eek:

[MissDiva1]

Well I wonder why that is:confused: Maybe those of you that dont struggle financially dont need to smoke to relieve stress. Maybe that is the poor mans way to do so.:rolleyes: But then again what does the rich man do when he is stressed? I guess we better not go there, that is a whole different thread.:eek:

 

With the cost of smokes.......:confused:

[jjtimes6]

Statistics are always skewed, based upon who is taking the poll, who paid for the poll, and who is actually being polled.

 

My favorite example to use: which is better: hamburgers or hot dogs? Give the poll at In N Out, results are naturally skewed.

 

Here is my question (I am a non-smoker, by the way): What are they considering to be a "smoker?" A pack a day, or a social smoker? There is a difference. My sister smokes occasionally when drinking. Yet she would not label herself a "smoker." I have never smoked, ever, and would label her a "social smoker," to which she would take offense.

 

From what I have seen, personally, I think the 10% statistic is skewed, for sure. My guess would be more like 20%. But that is going to include all the "social smokers," the guy at the bar who bums a smoke off someone, but doesn't own their own pack.

[kujobie]

Statistics are always skewed, based upon who is taking the poll, who paid for the poll, and who is actually being polled.

 

My favorite example to use: which is better: hamburgers or hot dogs? Give the poll at In N Out, results are naturally skewed.

 

Here is my question (I am a non-smoker, by the way): What are they considering to be a "smoker?" A pack a day, or a social smoker? There is a difference. My sister smokes occasionally when drinking. Yet she would not label herself a "smoker." I have never smoked, ever, and would label her a "social smoker," to which she would take offense.

 

From what I have seen, personally, I think the 10% statistic is skewed, for sure. My guess would be more like 20%. But that is going to include all the "social smokers," the guy at the bar who bums a smoke off someone, but doesn't own their own pack.

 

Good points..

[bguppies]

So according to CCL, 90% of their passengers don't smoke. That number seems awfully high to me! The American Heart Association puts the number of smokers at just about 20% in the United States in general.

 

Since there have been posts about the unscientific research that CCL has done to come up with that number I thought I would just add one more unscientific way to get information.

 

Thanks!

 

 

That 10% number is ridiculous.

 

In 9 cruises, I can't remember one where I thought 15-20% of people were smoking.

Maybe the smokers are just easier to pick out though.

 

I'm sure Carnival tallied up the 10% of the 1% of cruisers who ever get their post cruise evaluation e-mail.:rolleyes:

 

Probably the first 100 e-mails they got back, as a randaom sampling.

 

I don't mind the new policy.

 

Just going to screw the balcony loving non-smokers and no one else.

 

Bill

[m-coons]

I am a smoker, but I think I am one of the few that likes the new pollicies.

I don't smoke inside anyway.

I choose to smoke, the people around me may not!!

 

A considerate smoker...thank you for that.

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

20% of Americans seems accurate. But the population on a cruise ship is not an exact slice of america as a whole. Those who cruise are generally in the mid-upper levels of financial prosperity and education as opposed to the rest of the country. ...

 

Have you been on any 3-day Carnival cruises lately? :eek:

 

Tom

[elcuchio24]

Have you been on any 3-day Carnival cruises lately? :eek:

 

Tom

 

I bet there are more smokers onboard a 3 nighter than on a 10 nighter! Right? Let's do a poll.

[elcuchio24]

Well I wonder why that is:confused: Maybe those of you that dont struggle financially dont need to smoke to relieve stress. Maybe that is the poor mans way to do so.:rolleyes: But then again what does the rich man do when he is stressed? I guess we better not go there, that is a whole different thread.:eek:

 

Not trying to cast any aspersions here, just stating the fact that those who are able to cruise are probably in a class that has a lower rate of smoking than the average American public. People in the third world smoke allot too. Generally, just less education on the subject, and yes, stress probably does play into it as well.

[Kiera99]

In NYC, there is no smoking at the beaches, parks, and certain public places.

[OceanDreams]

Even though I am not a smoker I do however travel with folks that are .... I have one friend that I travel with that once he is in open water, he likes to just sit back on the open deck and have a fine cigar. Once he hits lands.....the feeling is gone for him.

 

OceanDreams

[arush5268d]

Pretty consistent 35% of voters are smokers....

[MissDiva1]

have you been on any 3-day carnival cruises lately? :eek:

 

Tom

 

lmao!!!

[MissDiva1]

Not trying to cast any aspersions here, just stating the fact that those who are able to cruise are probably in a class that has a lower rate of smoking than the average American public. People in the third world smoke allot too. Generally, just less education on the subject, and yes, stress probably does play into it as well.

 

That reminds me........we just got back from staying a week in Mexico and I actually made a comment that I barely saw any Mexican locals smoking......we were just talking about this the other day...

[hogwildcruzers]

You can count my vote as two because my wife nor I smoke.

[halos]

That reminds me........we just got back from staying a week in Mexico and I actually made a comment that I barely saw any Mexican locals smoking......we were just talking about this the other day...

 

My experience was absolutely the same.

 

You can count my vote as two because my wife nor I smoke.

 

ditto

(husband)

[CwuzCwazy]

The only thing I dislike about the smoking policies is not the restrictions themselves, but rather Carnival citing statistics that say that 90% of their cruisers are non-smokers, conversely only 10% are smokers. Their survey was obviously flawed....they are off by a significant amount according to US and worldwide statistics. Now the "lunatic fringe" of non-smokers are running amok saying only 10% of cruisers are smokers, so you really don't count....away with you. Unfortunately Carnival has now armed the idiots.

[mystical25]

I will be cruising in september so will 6 others, 5 of the 7 smoke.

I only smoke outside since my husband is a none smoker so the rules dont bug me. But the other partys are planning on not cruising anymore after this time.

 

We plan on switching to all inclusives which you can get smoking rooms in some if not most all inclusives.

 

 

Needless to say if your on lido deck balcony room in september you got 3 cabins all grouped together that smoke.

[Ratt]

Are people really bothered by an informal poll on a message board dedicated to discussing cruising? Really? :rolleyes:

 

As for the 90%. Who knows for sure but I would think that 90% is not a representation of the number of people that smoke but rather the number of people that consider themselves non-smokers. If a person smokes one cigarette or cigar on a cruise are they a smoker? I think so but they might not.

 

I know several people who smoke a couple of cigarettes a month and they consider themselves non-smokers. If they were asked if they were a smoker they would say no.

 

I smoked 2 packs a day for 20+ years and quit 6 years ago. For a while I was an ex-smoker but know I enjoy a cigar each evening while on a cruise and this makes me a smoker.

 

I think there is a pretty large percentage of people (in the country) that smoke very casually. I'd bet that a lot of these people would consider themselves non-smokers and I doubt these people would have a problem with the new Carnival policies as smoking isn't that big of a deal to them, just as it isn't to me.

 

On our rescent Solstice cruise it was wonderfull to spent time in the casino and not smell like the ass of satan. :cool:

 

I did enjoy my cigars in the evenings in the one area that they were allowed.

[babies12]

I smoke, DH does not. I only smoke outside too BTW. Hence balcony only when cruising.

[Haoie]

Non smoker.

 

Well duh, if you smoke, you're more likely to be poor cause of it!