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Vaping etiquette: How to tackle the social minefield | Vaping etiquette: How to tackle the social minefield |
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Never in bed, or in a queue, and certainly not in a restaurant - the fog may have finally cleared on the rules of vaping in polite society. | Never in bed, or in a queue, and certainly not in a restaurant - the fog may have finally cleared on the rules of vaping in polite society. |
There are now more than 2.8m e-cigarette users, or vapers, in the UK, according to official figures. | There are now more than 2.8m e-cigarette users, or vapers, in the UK, according to official figures. |
Yet many still don't know where or when they should vape - with more than half of those surveyed by e-cigarette brand Vype complaining they were "baffled". | Yet many still don't know where or when they should vape - with more than half of those surveyed by e-cigarette brand Vype complaining they were "baffled". |
Now etiquette experts Debrett's has issued its own rules for acceptable vaping. | Now etiquette experts Debrett's has issued its own rules for acceptable vaping. |
Though vaping is now well and truly mainstream, Debrett's says that "a lack of official guidelines doesn't make vaping universally acceptable". | Though vaping is now well and truly mainstream, Debrett's says that "a lack of official guidelines doesn't make vaping universally acceptable". |
'Social minefield' | 'Social minefield' |
The main reason people vape is to give up or cut down on smoking, according to Public Health England, but non-vapers aren't always sympathetic. | The main reason people vape is to give up or cut down on smoking, according to Public Health England, but non-vapers aren't always sympathetic. |
The e-cigarette brand Vype carried out its own survey of 2,000 people to identify the biggest faux pas for vapers - and found that vaping in confined spaces, such as a lift, was the clear number one gripe. | The e-cigarette brand Vype carried out its own survey of 2,000 people to identify the biggest faux pas for vapers - and found that vaping in confined spaces, such as a lift, was the clear number one gripe. |
This was followed by vaping in a restaurant, during a job interview, in someone's face or in someone's car without their permission. | This was followed by vaping in a restaurant, during a job interview, in someone's face or in someone's car without their permission. |
Other unacceptable times to vape included vaping in a queue, in someone's home without their permission, on public transport, while someone is cooking and, finally, vaping in bed. | Other unacceptable times to vape included vaping in a queue, in someone's home without their permission, on public transport, while someone is cooking and, finally, vaping in bed. |
Separately, Debrett's has issued its own guidance, saying the rules on vaping are "largely discretionary" - which leaves vapers taking on a "social minefield" armed only with good manners. | Separately, Debrett's has issued its own guidance, saying the rules on vaping are "largely discretionary" - which leaves vapers taking on a "social minefield" armed only with good manners. |
Debrett's rules of vaping etiquette | Debrett's rules of vaping etiquette |
Do ask first - most public places like bars or theatres will have clear policies, but if in doubt - ask. | |
Do hint to other vapers if you want to sample their liquids for a change in flavour - but don't ask them to share the e-cig itself. Most vapers will stop short at sharing their mouthpieces. | Do hint to other vapers if you want to sample their liquids for a change in flavour - but don't ask them to share the e-cig itself. Most vapers will stop short at sharing their mouthpieces. |
Don't puff away in a restaurant. Most restaurants have a clear no-vaping policy while food is being served. | Don't puff away in a restaurant. Most restaurants have a clear no-vaping policy while food is being served. |
Don't vape in a queue - consideration for others is key here - no matter how tedious it can be waiting in line. | Don't vape in a queue - consideration for others is key here - no matter how tedious it can be waiting in line. |
Don't assume that if you are in a friend's house or car you can vape - ask first. It's polite to take it outside. | Don't assume that if you are in a friend's house or car you can vape - ask first. It's polite to take it outside. |
Don't blow vapour into someone's face - while you may enjoy emitting huge clouds of sweet-smelling vapour, not all non-vapers will appreciate it. | Don't blow vapour into someone's face - while you may enjoy emitting huge clouds of sweet-smelling vapour, not all non-vapers will appreciate it. |
Don't vape on board buses, trains or planes - most ban vaping, so accept it with good humour and take advantage of the smoking areas if you want to vape. | Don't vape on board buses, trains or planes - most ban vaping, so accept it with good humour and take advantage of the smoking areas if you want to vape. |
Don't assume that hotels allow vaping - better to check when you book. | Don't assume that hotels allow vaping - better to check when you book. |
Don't attempt to discreetly "stealth vape" in vape-free zones - it's best to wait until you can vape openly. | Don't attempt to discreetly "stealth vape" in vape-free zones - it's best to wait until you can vape openly. |
Don't be shy of romance with non-smokers - according to Debrett's research one in five of them would happily date a vaper. That's five times the number who would consider a date with a smoker. | Don't be shy of romance with non-smokers - according to Debrett's research one in five of them would happily date a vaper. That's five times the number who would consider a date with a smoker. |
Deborah Arnott, chief executive of health charity Ash, says organisations need to be clear on the differences between vaping and smoking. | Deborah Arnott, chief executive of health charity Ash, says organisations need to be clear on the differences between vaping and smoking. |
She argues that vaping is a "matter of courtesy on both sides". | She argues that vaping is a "matter of courtesy on both sides". |
She said: "Vapers should use common sense and not vape in crowded or confined public places, but they shouldn't be made to feel uncomfortable or apologetic for vaping. | She said: "Vapers should use common sense and not vape in crowded or confined public places, but they shouldn't be made to feel uncomfortable or apologetic for vaping. |
"They [non-vapers] should be mindful that the e-cigarettes are used largely by current or ex-smokers to quit or prevent relapse back to smoking, and that e-cigarette vapour does not deliver the toxic load found in tobacco smoke." | "They [non-vapers] should be mindful that the e-cigarettes are used largely by current or ex-smokers to quit or prevent relapse back to smoking, and that e-cigarette vapour does not deliver the toxic load found in tobacco smoke." |
As for the law, the government views vaping very differently to smoking - therefore the smokefree legislation does not apply to vaping. | As for the law, the government views vaping very differently to smoking - therefore the smokefree legislation does not apply to vaping. |
Though it is illegal for under-18s to buy e-cigarettes, there is no penalty for vaping in the workplace or in public places, on public transport, in restaurants or bars. | Though it is illegal for under-18s to buy e-cigarettes, there is no penalty for vaping in the workplace or in public places, on public transport, in restaurants or bars. |
Instead, it is left up to the company or owner to decide. | Instead, it is left up to the company or owner to decide. |
While the debate continues about their level of safety, the Department of Health's consensus is that e-cigarettes are "significantly safer" for users than smoking tobacco. | While the debate continues about their level of safety, the Department of Health's consensus is that e-cigarettes are "significantly safer" for users than smoking tobacco. |