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Good point flstf: I am actually a big proponent of the "let-the-market-decide" method.
One disclaimer: I occasionally smoke a cigar, but I don't when I eat. Would like to though, at a bar/lounge. Especially if there is jazz and good whisky/brandy.
The difference between second-hand smoke and say, other unpleasant odor (i.e. - cologne, body odor) is that second-smoke is lethal/unhealthy while the others are subjectively unpleasant. I think similarly to how burning rubber tires is bad too. If my neighbor did that, I would definitely complain.
I also think kutulu might/may be underestimating the effects of second-hand smoke. And I wouldn't want to chance it, especially with my wife and child. EX: I don't like having to push a stroller or have my pregnant wife go through a big cloud of smoke in front of buildings. It might not be worth the risk. A good compromise would be - smoking section out back or like in airports, a smoking room.
Does anyone know or have any hard data on this?
Incidently, I think most establishments, both retail and dining, have rules regarding the wearing of cologn/perfume and personal hygiene.
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