I had to make the decision myself to quit. I already knew the reasons I shouldn't smoke cigarettes, and being reminded of them would not have swayed me one way or the other. Just be supportive of any desire they have to quit. Honestly, any "encouragement" is only going to be perceived as nagging -- they already know.

No. They have to decide to quit on their own. Bugging them about it will only delay this.

You can, however, be there for them when they do quit and go through the crazies.

No. In other words, no. The answer is still no.

But someone is trying to quit (not because you nagged them into it) often has to make big lifestyle changes to avoid the urge to smoke, which means never going to the places where they normally smoke, and not doing the things that trigger it. For at least 6 months, maybe a year. For most people this means no booze or coffee or junkfood, or the places where you get them. You have to plan a whole new life doing wholesome shit like haute culture and robust exercise in the great outdoors.

Which means if you never see them except under the smoking-time circumstances, you'll not be there for them and they're on their own. On the other hand, you could make it easy for them to find new things to do and places to go that don't involve smoking.

I would hope all the smokers left in this day and age, what with that Chantix that makes you not want to smoke and all, the ought to be really into it and don't want to quit anyway.

Here are my tips.
1.Believe in yourself. Believe that you can quit. Think about some of the most difficult things you have done in your life and realize that you have the guts and determination to quit smoking. It's up to you.
Then write down why you want to quit (stop smoking benefits ):
live longer, feel better, for your family, save money, smell better, find a mate more easily, etc. You know what's bad about smoking and you know what you'll get by quitting. Put it on paper and read it daily.I hope this could help.

LeoG

No, but you can be encouraging toward their efforts when they do try on their own, and you can help by trying to make sure any outings with them are in places that don't have a lot of other smokers. Smoking tends to be a communal thing; if your friend is continually the only person going outside to smoke all alone, it makes smoking rather less enjoyable.

Look, every sane adult knows why they shouldn't smoke. They've heard all the arguments. They're the ones who have to wake up sounding like an old car trying to start. It serves no purpose to harass them about it. Just be encouraging and supportive when they do take the plunge.

No.

You can try, but they won't do it unless they want to.

You could buy them a box of Nicorette. If they're serious about quitting they'll probably appreciate the gift, since it's expensive. You never know what will piss people off though.

My boyfriend, an avid smoker, quit smoking with relative ease (and minimal crabbiness) using nicotine gum. Also, though I don't normally advocate shopping at walmart, the walmart brand of nicotine gum is about $20 less than the name brand stuff - well worth the cost of gas to renton. Maybe other stores have a generic version?

ls there a way to tell your friends to convert to Christianity without being a dick about it?

Not likely, because no matter how well-meaning your intentions are, you will be asking them to change to suit your purposes, not theirs. lf you respect them, you must also respect their decisions, whether you approve or not. Expressing concern for their health once lets them know your feelings on the matter, if they weren't previously aware of it. Pushing it further makes you look self-righteous.

No and No. They will quit when they are ready. Stay out of it.

Sure. Try "Wow, I've got this inexplicable urge to go down on my non-smoking friends for hours. If only I had some..." That should be sufficiently passive-aggressive to fit in with typical Seattle cliques.

Be sure to follow through.

Get them to start an exercise program with you, preferably exercise that involves endurance, like running or cycling. Set goals. Often, they'll eventually realize the smoking is holding them back and it'll encourage them to quit.

Would you please speak to my friends as well. It is annoying and they are looking very old.

The nag I use these days is to point out that the individual (regardless of real age) is too old to be smoking. Smoking is a way for 13 year olds to impress the 11 year olds down the block with their maturity and sophistication. I end by asking just how many 11 year olds my friend is trying to impress. And then let it go. Be prepared to duck if necessary. But plant that seed--smoking is for kids, not grown ups.