Law of Unintended Consequences


http://observer.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,6903,1604620,00.html
Smoking ban lights up love life

Sarah Hughes
Sunday October 30, 2005
The Observer

The days when smoking was cool are supposed to be long gone.
Puffing on a cigarette spells social death and smokers are
supposed to be out of fashion.

That's the theory. In fact, in Ireland - where a complete
ban on smoking in bars, pubs and restaurants has been in
place for over a year - having a quick drag has replaced
speed dating as the best way to spice up your love life.

....
"There is definitely more pulling, just because you're
inevitably chatting to way more girls during a night."
....
Anti-smoking campaigners believed that the ban would
improve health and stop people smoking. But many young
Dubliners admit that they have increased their consumption
of cigarettes because of the social benefits.
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