No cigars, pipes, or clove cigarettes

[aich75013]

So, I was at the Chili's down the street the other day and lots of people were smoking in the bar. I told me wife, I should have brought a cigar. I didn't realize you could smoke there. She then pointed out the sign that says, "No cigar, pipe, or clove cigarette smoking."

Why do they allow cigarette smoking, but nothing else?

[hotreds]

Typical. In the "old days" the only thing you could smoke in the "Smoking Section" were cigarettes. I guess it was because of the volume of smoke, and the pipe aromas. What they should disallow is some of the perfumes that some women wear! I guess if you get some cigarillos you might be able to get away with it!

[Beagleone]

Adrian, that is common place to have that kind of double standard in several chain restaurants , including Chili's and Hooters. I don't agree with it and tend to avoid those places since it is a form of discrimination IMHO. Their reasoning is that cigarettes are more socially acceptable than cigars or pipes, which leave a heavier scent in the air. As I said, I don't agree with their reasoning and vote with wallet by not going there if at all possible.

[brigey57]

I was in a restaurant/bar with a friend and the only place I could smoke my cigar was at the bar. The reason was because the ventilation system in the restaurant was insufficient to remove the smoke away from the other patrons. But it was around the bar.

Originally Posted by Beagleone

Adrian, that is common place to have that kind of double standard in several chain restaurants , including Chili's and Hooters. I don't agree with it and tend to avoid those places since it is a form of discrimination IMHO. Their reasoning is that cigarettes are more socially acceptable than cigars or pipes, which leave a heavier scent in the air. As I said, I don't agree with their reasoning and vote with wallet by not going there if at all possible.

[maninblack]

Originally Posted by aich75013

So, I was at the Chili's down the street the other day and lots of people were smoking in the bar. I told me wife, I should have brought a cigar. I didn't realize you could smoke there. She then pointed out the sign that says, "No cigar, pipe, or clove cigarette smoking."

Why do they allow cigarette smoking, but nothing else?

It's because they're a bunch of damn dirty Communists thats why. Keeping us down.

[tupacboy]

same problem here at yardhouse... they straight have a sign "no cigar smoking allowed" wtf

[Commander Quan]

Because we are so much more macho with out pipes and cigars. They don't want us scaring away their other patrons (girlie men) with their Marlboro lights, and menthol cigarettes.

I would take a cigarillo in their too!

Originally Posted by Commander Quan

Because we are so much more macho with out pipes and cigars. They don't want us scaring away their other patrons (girlie men) with their Marlboro lights, and menthol cigarettes.

This made me laugh a little today. Way to be. Cigar smoking seems to have that manly man aspect of it.

On another note, No smoking at restaurants in PA either.

[Commander Quan]

Originally Posted by Commander Quan

Because we are so much more macho with out pipes and cigars. They don't want us scaring away their other patrons (girlie men) with their Marlboro lights, and menthol cigarettes.

That should be

Because we are so much more macho with our pipes and cigars.

I guess one little letter makes a difference

To most people the smell of cigar/clove smoke is more pungent than cigarettes (which were kind of an accepted norm at the time).

[RightAJ]

Cigar smoke tends to be alot thicker... Still a stupid double standard though

aj

[willbreathes]

No smoking at all indoors in Ohio.

Bars/restaurants have been building patios like they are going out of style the past couple of years.

[Lucky_Hippo]

Originally Posted by willbreathes

No smoking at all indoors in Ohio.

Bars/restaurants have been building patios like they are going out of style the past couple of years.

Where I live in Ohio all of the resaurants have followed this law, however, only three or four bars have complied. The other 20 or so bars continue to allow smoking just no ashtrays provided. Since there is a fine for each ashtray found on the premisses, hey have all adopted to using altoid mint containers instead. It looks tacky and they are never washed out but it gets the job done I guess. The cops have openly stated they have more important things to investigate.

[willbreathes]

Originally Posted by Lucky_Hippo

Where I live in Ohio all of the resaurants have followed this law, however, only three or four bars have complied. The other 20 or so bars continue to allow smoking just no ashtrays provided. Since there is a fine for each ashtray found on the premisses, hey have all adopted to using altoid mint containers instead. It looks tacky and they are never washed out but it gets the job done I guess. The cops have openly stated they have more important things to investigate.

Maybe they made the list!

http://www.smokechoke.com/

[nonameman]

Places with the stupid cigarette smoking only rule make me happy because the owner is setting the rule.

[aich75013]

I e-mailed Chili's the same time I posted this here, and they responded today. I'm okay with the answer.
Apparently they route the question directly to the particular location.

I am very understanding about smoking cigars I myself enjoy one on occasion. I have had several problems with cigar smoke as you know being much more potentate it tends to filter out into the non-smoking side. I wish it was different but due to the amount of complaints I had to post the sign. I appreciate your buisiness and do not want to lose you as a patron. Please if you have time give me a call my number is xxx-xxx-xxxx. I will be in all day today and Thursday. I appreciate your feedback and look forward to talking with you.

[Ranger_B]

Originally Posted by aich75013

I e-mailed Chili's the same time I posted this here, and they responded today. I'm okay with the answer.
Apparently they route the question directly to the particular location.

I am curious to hear what the guy had to say when and if you called. I somewhat understand his point about other complaints from patrons not wanting the wonderful smoke of a cigar interrupting the stink of the cigarettes in the bar area. I would then wonder how he feels about loosing a customer or potentially a base of customers who feel that it is best to eat and enjoy their cigars some where else. Either way I feel much better about it when it is the proprietor that determines what is and is not consumed in the establishment instead of the government.

[aich75013]

Originally Posted by Ranger_B

I am curious to hear what the guy had to say when and if you called. I somewhat understand his point about other complaints from patrons not wanting the wonderful smoke of a cigar interrupting the stink of the cigarettes in the bar area. I would then wonder how he feels about loosing a customer or potentially a base of customers who feel that it is best to eat and enjoy their cigars some where else. Either way I feel much better about it when it is the proprietor that determines what is and is not consumed in the establishment instead of the government.

I e-mailed him back and said Thank You for the response.
The way the restaurant is setup, I can see how a lot of smoke could migrate into the eating area. So, I see his point. Plus you can tell that their filtration system isn't that great.
He did e-mail back and said to let him know next time I am there and he would take care of me. I won't, because I don't think that is necessary.

[hotreds]

Stopped at an Outback in WV and was taken aback when they asked "smoking or non-smoking?" Likely they wouldn't have allowed cigars, but I didn't bring them with me at any rate.