Can I Use the Electronic Cigarette Anywhere?

The 1st of July 2007 was a dark day for UK smokers; the smoking ban that had been threatened was finally put into force.
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<br>Thankfully for many, 2007 also saw the emergence of a brand new invention from China; the electronic cigarette. Already sold widely in the United States for some time, this product became available in the UK when several companies started to market them on various internet sites nationwide.
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<br>Smokers have found the electronic cigarette to be the closest thing to actual smoking as the product looks, feels and tastes like the real thing; even producing a vapour that looks like smoke and gives the smoker the throat hit that they expect and the nicotine that they crave.
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<br>The question is; can I use the electronic cigarette anywhere? The short answer is "Yes". The vapour produced by the e cigarette consists of propylene glycol (dry ice). This vapour dissipates almost immediately and does not smell. There is no passive smoking issue for non-smokers and the vapour does not linger on clothing, hair, or fixtures and fittings which is why the electronic cigarette has been accepted in bars, restaurants, workplaces and even onboard aeroplanes.
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<br>From experience, it is always better to approach the bar manager, restaurant owner, etc before using the e cig and showing them that it is not the real thing. Many companies now offer e cigs that are black, silver, red, etc instead of the standard white, so it is obvious to onlookers that the e cig is not real. The standard e cig has a red, led tip that glows when the e cig is inhaled, but many sellers are now offering blue and green led tips so that the e cig does not glow red in the dark and cause problems for the e smoker.
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<br>There are many pubs across the country that have embraced the electronic cigarette and have welcomed the returning "smokers" to their premises. The pub trade has suffered terribly since the smoking ban was enforced and the electronic cigarette offers the pub landlord a real opportunity to get some of that business back.
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<br>Many offices and workplaces are also welcoming the e cigs. Many articles claim that productivity is up and absenteeism lessened by employers allowing their staff to use e cigs at work.
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<br>The real winner, of course, is the smoker. The electronic cigarette is a much healthier, cheaper option than traditional smoking and finally gives the smoker a viable alternative to the real thing. Many are using the device to quit altogether while others are cutting down or using the e cig as a healthier alternative. Being able to smoke indoors in the bitterly cold weather is a massive advantage and negates the need for the quick rushed fag smoked, but not really enjoyed, outside. In the next couple of years, this invention will become much more prevalent and recognisable and those that embrace the invention as a good thing will surely benefit.
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<br>About the Author: Derek Rogers is a freelance writer who writes for a number of UK businesses. For a great range of <a href="http://www.theecigarettecompany.com" rel="nofollow">electronic cigarettes</a> he recommends The E Cigarette Company.
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