[SheLion]

Well, when you go into a bar or restaurant that accomodates smokers, you know it. And if they sit next to you at an empty bar and light up, people just figure that in an establishment that allows smoking, no one minds. And if they sit right next to you, when there are plenty of open seats, maybe they, too, don't want to be alone. Maybe, they too, just need companionship. If smoking is allowed in an establishment, then everyone believes that no one minds. No one "used" to mind......

[jamz]

I know that...but common courtesy would say...if you approach a bar with one individual sitting there eating. Would you chose a stool 2 down from that person and smoke while they were eating...or would you choose the opposite end. It's just common courtesy...I don't think farting is illegal either.