A Guide To Proper Vaping Etiquette: 14 Do’s And Don’ts

A Guide To Proper Vaping Etiquette: 14 Do’s And Don’ts

A GUIDE TO VAPING ETIQUETTE

Millions have made the switch to vaping due to its harm reducing potential as an alternative to cigarettes. As it stands, smoking is the biggest cause of preventable death across the world, responsible for 7 million deaths each year because of smoking-related diseases such as lung cancer, heart disease and emphysema and a further million due to complications relating to second hand smoking. Since its introduction back in 2003, vaping has always been a less harmful alternative to smoking, ‘95% less harmful’ according to independent research conducted by Public Health England in 2014. As a general rule, we recommend that you remain aware of your surroundings and consider what impact vaping might have on people around you. Of course, we’re not saying that you shouldn’t vape where you’re legally allowed to, but there are plenty of situations where it remains a grey area. These situations could include when you’re in a confined space such as a car or within large social gatherings of people.

Where is vaping legal?

Unlike some other countries, the UK currently has no explicit laws prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes in certain places. This is contrary to smoking, which is famously subject to tight controls complete with laws and enforceable penalties. Currently, vaping operates on a more discretionary basis with businesses, workplaces and landowners deciding their own vaping protocols. PHE does offer some useful information on the current UK vaping policies, including advice for organisations.

Awareness of your surroundings is the most important principle of vape etiquette. Due to the stringent laws regarding where you can vape, most of us are already acutely aware as to where is the best place to have a puff. But what if you’re in an area you don’t know or are just not sure? As a rule of thumb areas where smoking is not permitted will also not permit vaping. So be on the lookout for signage and notices asking you not to smoke or giving direction to the nearest designated smoking areas. Knowing when to vape stretches further than just what the law dictates, this is where best practice becomes so important.

Where Can’t You Vape?

As a hard and fast rule, unless stated otherwise government buildings, police stations, and schools are designated no-vaping areas under UK law. Privately owned businesses will likely have their own laws, so it’s best to brush up on what you can do and where. Remember a lack of knowledge is no defence in these situations. There will not be a law for every environment and every scenario, so if you’re unsure it’s best to rely on initiative and common sense and don’t be afraid to ask. If it’s a new business perhaps they’ve never had an employee who vapes and they might welcome the idea.

These laws are in place for many reasons and while you may not always agree with them you must obey them, as the punishments can range from a fine all the way to imprisonment. To date, the following list of countries who prohibit or heavily regulate the sale, distribution or use of vape products are:

Argentina Brazil Brunei Darussalam Cambodia Colombia Egypt Gambia Hong Kong India Indonesia Jordan Lebanon Malaysia Mexico Nicaragua Panama Philippines Qatar Singapore Taiwan, Province Of China Thailand Timor-Leste Turkey Turkmenistan Uganda Uruguay Venezuela Vietnam Mexico Australia Chile Japan South Africa .

Vaping 14 Do's and Don’ts

These tips are far from exhaustive, but can make vaping on-the-go a little less complicated. Stick to these and you’ll avoid ticking anyone off, making the vaping life easier for you and everyone around you!

 

 

Summing Up

As you can see vaping etiquette is not about stopping you from vaping, but it does involve paying attention or changing the manner in which you vape. These changes don’t have to be permanent either, they only need to take place when the situation deems it necessary for the people around you. At the end of the day, by making sure you don’t vape where it is illegal to do so, switching to a kit that produces less cloud or even just picking a more mellow flavour, you could actually be doing the vaping community a big favour. Every adult who picks up a vape kit becomes an ambassador for a health-driven movement, it shows that you’ve made a big step in trying to quit smoking. But remember your actions may be judged as the norm and a slip-up can leave a lasting impression

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