What are two societal influences that had the most effect on your decision to smoke?

Question

Please describe in some detail

Answer 1

peer pressure and masculinity ^_^

Answer 2

The first being peer pressure while being in the military. I kept being offered a cigarette. Eventually broke down and took one...

The second would be the marketing of the product because it was made to look cool to smoke. Remember the Marlboro Man? It made it appear that you got respect while smoking. I bought into that sorry c**p...

Answer 3

Peer acceptance is a major influence.

Answer 4

My girlfriend wouldn't quit, lmao. If you can't beat 'em join 'em. AND she had told me about these flavored ones "Cloves" so I tried them...I'm not addicted (yet) thank goodness...so it's no problem. I haven't ever even come close to smoking a pack, so yay!