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On 7/23/2013 8:54 AM, Janet wrote:
> In article >,
> says...
>>
>> A neighbor came over the other day to look at an item I had for sale. I
>> met her at the door and warned her this is a smoking household. She
>> stepped in and took a deeeeeeeep breath! She said, "I quit smoking five
>> years ago, I'm living vicariously!" LOL Yet other non-smokers have
>> commented the house doesn't smell at all smokey. Go figure.

>
> I'd figure they were telling you a little white lie :-) Trust me, to
> non-smokers there is no such thing as a smoker OR a smoking home that
> doesn't smell of it.
>
> Janet UK
>

That may be true, Janet. Although on occasions when I hadn't forewarned
people they seemed honestly surprised when I asked, "Mind if I smoke?"
(I shouldn't have to ask in my own home, but believe it or not I *am*
polite.)

Jill