Originally posted by eek40
Diana,
Yes I am considerate of all people. And no I do not place my rights above anyones......just and others shouldnt put theirs before mine If someone asked me nicely while they were out on their balcony of course I would ask if their was a time that it would be better, but I would hope that they would think about my time also. My point is, that if everyone would think about not just themselves in this issue it would be a lot easier. I dont feel flamed at all. I just feel like my rights and your rights are equal regardless of wheather I smoke or not. Like my points about unsupervised children, and noise makers...etc. Its all a matter of consideration. But to your main question..if I was asked I would not smoke, but I would not refrain for the whole trip. I would ask when they were planning on not useing their verhanda...etc. Also it should be know that I dont "chain Smoke" I like a cig, not 10 at a time.
Aimee
I have to say I agree with you. I am not a smoker but my husband is. As long as smoking is permitted on the balconies, I don't see where one person's rights outweigh anothers. My husband by the way is a considerate smoker, always smokes outside, never indoors around children (even if they sit in a smoking section in a restaurant), follows smoking policies in public areas etc.
I have to say that this discussion is being blown a little out of proportion. I hate the smell of cigarette smoke too, but I have never found the smoking smell to be bad while sitting with him on our balcony (from him, or any neighboring cabin). With the ocean breeze while in port, or the wind from being at sea, the smell is barely noticable if at all.
And remember, if smelling cigarette smoke really is a severe medical problem, there is an alternative, Carnival has a smoke free ship. Or, write to DCL and suggest that one side of the ship's balconies be smoking.