We appreciate it.
I worked at 1 Wall Street (corner of Broad and Wall across from Trinity Church) back in the day when we could smoke in our offices and most of in my office did smoke.
As a native NYer, I'm fully aware of everything else you describe.
In nearly 30 years of working I have never had the misfortune of working in a non-smoking environment, however I do understand both the position of the smokers, and the non-smokers, when it comes to the smokers outside the entrance to buildings. Unfortunately it is completely the fault of the non-smokers who insisted there be no breakrooms for smokers in the buildings and then scream when the smokers do take their breaks to have a smoke.......the smokers don't have the time on their limited breaks to walk too very far away.
If they are ever allowed back inside, and eventually I believe they will, all the problems will be solved.
Now with that said, my husband and I and our (typical) 8 year old are on our way out for the afternoon to meet up with friends and their kids. The establishment where we will be spending the afternoon is family friendly, smoker friendly and sits right on the water on beautiful Chincoteague Island, VA.
I will pick this up when we return...y'all have a pleasant afternoon.
I hear what you're saying, but it's sort of a cop-out. I just went out to get an ice cream and had to weave my way through the addicts to get back into the building. As usual. Look, we're all in a hurry, but show a little courtesy: move ten or fifteen feet away. How much time could that possibly add to the break? A second? Why do smokers insist on standing DIRECTLY in front of the exit? We'll make a compromise: after you're lit, take a little stroll while you enjoy your cancer stick.
Disclaimer: This rant not intended for present company.