[amelius]

Smoking and socializing seem to go together, though. At least, that's how it appeared to me at a distance from observing other high-schoolers.

[dilap]

Bumming a cigarette is how my mom met my dad.

I also used to smoke, and it really was, on the one hand, a great way to meet people, and on the other, to maintain casual friendships w/ the people who happened to be around you (e.g., people working in the building next door).

Still, not worth it on balance. But I miss it.

[snarfy]

If you go to conventions to network, the smoking section is the best place to meet people.

[zamfi]

Perhaps those who suffer from isolation find solace in both cigarettes and the socializing that occurs with their use?

[slumdev]

It also makes someone look 63% cooler.