Is It Harmful To Sit Next To A Person Who Smokes 3 Packs Of Cigarettes A Day?

Hi d,

I am a reformed smoker, having quit cold turkey 17 years ago.  I was a bad smoker (hated the smell and mess it made) and am an even worse non-smoker!

You can complain but the boss might not be able to do anything about it.  

I don't know about this one because they make these darned buildings so hard to get air into these days, but do you sit near a window or door that opens?  If so, why not open it for a while when he returns, regardless of the weather -- hot, cold, rain, snow?

Not anticipating any assistance is best for now, and if the boss is able to help, YIPPEE!!!!!

I suggest that you plan your breaks for when this co-worker returns from his and taking your lunch after he returns from his.

Have you checked out the American Lung Association's web site for ideas?  I'd try that.

Please accept my sympathies.  Good luck with this unfortunate situation,

Jo

Most definitely! It is even more harmful for the second hand than it is for the person who is smoking! Put it like this, they have a filter...u don't! If you work with him, talk to your manager or supervisor and try to solve this dilemma...hope this helps improve your situation.

If your co-worker is doing it outside and not in the office, you really have no right to say anything. Its his right to smoke & as long as he respects the rules of the office, you will have to learn to deal with it. Try to keep your distance when he re-enters the office. No offence, sounds to me like your just finding excuses to complain because smoking offends you.