The same here, Gabz. I rarely run into a non-smoker that gripes about smoke and/or smokers. Friends are friends, and we take each other the way we are.
And we also work together to make everyone happy.
When we got home yesterday evening no one was in the mood for leftovers so hubby suggested takeout and that didn't appeal to me because it still meant having to go out and then do dishes so I suggested the local Chinese Buffet instead (it's actually cheaper than take-out and there's no mess or leftovers in the fridge).
We love the place because the food is so good and it's cheap.....and we don't give a hoot that it is non-smoking. It's the owner's decision, not the government's.......and therein lies the difference.