Robert ZIELIŃSKI

What is your view on smoking.

There is no doubt that too mamy people smoke cigarettes in Poland. This situation is caused by nervous lifestyle and posh lifestyle especially among teenagers. I know that it is a bad habit but it is very strong. I do not smoke but I gave up smoking about seven years ago. This problem returns to me quite often especially when I spend long time without my family. I cannot understand why people smoke and why they cannot give up smoking. I cannot understand why people smoke when know thar they can have a problem with their health. I think that people trick themselves. I am very nervous when smokers blow with smoke onto non-smokers' faces. Why I have to in hale smoke and risk some illness. I know many other ways to relax for example; listening to music, riding a bicycle or learning English.

Many people think that smoking is harmful to their health. They give an example or advice. Doctors give advice how to be healthy. During that time they reach for cigarettes and smoke. I beliave that taxes ahould not grow because if taxes grow, people will buy chiaper cigarettes. Unfortunately, cheaper cigarettes are more harmful to health. Finally, higher taxes can have an influence on the health of all people.

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