We stop selling cigarettes in our store

@ida123 (6206)
Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
July 24, 2016 7:39am CST
I stopped selling cigarettes in our store a month ago and there are still customers coming, asking if we have cigarettes even if we have notice outside our store that we don't sell cigarettes anymore. Sigh, there are people who are really hard headed that smoking cigarettes is dangerous to our health. I did this, not selling this product because I have known already many cases that even we don't smoke we are expose to cancer, a very killer disease. So, as much as possible stay away from smoking areas and don't smoke.
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21 responses
@dodo19 (47317)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
24 Jul 16
Honestly, it's not a bad idea. It's not good for anyone's health. Some people are just too lazy to read a sign.
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@cacay1 (83396)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
24 Jul 16
@adodo, that is true and they are still hoping that the info is just a joke.
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@cacay1 (83396)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
24 Jul 16
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@magallon (19279)
• Philippines
24 Jul 16
That's a good decision. It's not only for your own good but also to other people. Non smokers are more prone to cancer than those who smoke. Non smokers could inhale more smoke than them.
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@magallon (19279)
• Philippines
25 Jul 16
@ida123 That's correct.
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@Shavkat (139672)
• Philippines
24 Jul 16
Smokers are not considerate for non-smokers. Second hand smoke can cause carcinoma too.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
24 Jul 16
@Shavkat Are you really judging ALL smokers when clearly you don't know everyone in this world who smokes? Not everyone who smokes are inconsiderate.
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@Shavkat (139672)
• Philippines
25 Jul 16
@LovingMyBabies I am not judging them all. Let me rephrase it, some smokers don't consider the welfare of the others who don't smoke.
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@ida123 (6206)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
24 Jul 16
Yes, they are very cruel in doing such things. There are many victims, the second hand smoke are the most affected compared to those who really smoke.
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@skysnap (20153)
24 Jul 16
I think this is a good move towards health. and you just have to replace with another selling product.
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@skysnap (20153)
24 Jul 16
@ida123 That'a good thing to do. You have grocery shop? If yes, then you have plenty of product options available for you.
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@ida123 (6206)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
24 Jul 16
I can sacrifice a bit of lose on this product as long as it can benefit to all and to my family. I'm planning also to stop selling another product but am also studying the effects of these to the customers.
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
24 Jul 16
Good move!
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@ida123 (6206)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
24 Jul 16
Thanks that you agree my idea, I know that doing this move can help many people out from danger.
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@cacay1 (83396)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
24 Jul 16
Good move 100% ideal.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
24 Jul 16
About a week ago, my brother and I both started Chantix to help us quit smoking. It hasn't been easy but we are on our way to non-smokers.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
27 Jul 16
@ida123 That is very true. So far, it's not going that good. But, even if I'm not able to quit this time, I will quit. I'll just have to keep at it until I succeed. It's really hard.
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@ida123 (6206)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
24 Jul 16
I hope and pray that you can successfully stop smoking. It's a test of self discipline.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
25 Jul 16
Job well done!
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@ida123 (6206)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
25 Jul 16
Thanks Toni.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
24 Jul 16
Anyone can get cancer-whether they smoke or not... I'm just saying-cancer can get anyone at any time-not just people who smoke.
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@ida123 (6206)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
24 Jul 16
That is true Jen, anyone can get cancer but I just want to stop the smoke around or I want our place to be smoke free.
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@antonbunot (11093)
• Calgary, Alberta
25 Jul 16
Other stores are glad you ceased selling smokes, my friend.
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@ida123 (6206)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
25 Jul 16
it's up for them if they continue doing that or else they will be get sick with cancer of the lungs
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@cacay1 (83396)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
24 Jul 16
That is very good friend for the new president would soon announce the No-Smoking anywhere.
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@cacay1 (83396)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
24 Jul 16
@ida123 I am also happy for that info for place to place smokers are found young and old even an elementary child smokes this time.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
24 Jul 16
Good for you! Some pharmacies here stopped selling them a while ago.
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
25 Jul 16
That is nice of you.ida...you.are thinking.more.of the others and not your pocket
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@ida123 (6206)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
25 Jul 16
Besides Reine, if I won't do that I will be the one or my husband to be affected most because we are exposed to smell the smoke if we still continue selling it.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
24 Jul 16
That is good! Hmmm
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@ida123 (6206)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
24 Jul 16
Thanks, at least I help people to stop smoking or let them think that smoking is not good for the health.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
25 Jul 16
@ida123 yup, we can make a change in our own simple ways.
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@Bector (127)
25 Jul 16
It's a good move towards the health , smoking is a mess.I don't know whether i should say here or not but my father smokes a lot, ALOT !! I just don't let my father smoke in front of me no matter what happens !!
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@Bector (127)
26 Jul 16
@ida123 good going, all the very best :)
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
9 Aug 16
That is very good of you my friend . You help that way , in at least letting others try to stop or quit smoking .
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
12 Aug 16
@ida123 TRue .
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@ida123 (6206)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
11 Aug 16
I hope, by doing this smokers can realize and think that there is someone or people who cares for others and I hope, they understand of what I did. This is for the good of all, for health benefits.
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
29 Jul 16
Yes, it's about time smokers quit ...
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@ida123 (6206)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
29 Jul 16
Yes, they have to stop for health issue.
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@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
26 Jul 16
There are a couple places here that stopped selling them too. It would be nice if more stopped it, but people would still find places to get them.
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@Bella128 (2471)
• United States
25 Jul 16
Good for you! The local convenient store near me stopped selling them too and I think that's great. I'll never understand why people do it.
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@ida123 (6206)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
26 Jul 16
I think they are addictive to smoking, they are happy and contented using it without noticing that this is hazardous to everybody near him.
• Peoria, Arizona
12 Aug 16
It is a good idea to stop selling it, perhaps plaster signs everywhere? or have it be printed on the receipts.
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• Peoria, Arizona
13 Aug 16
@ida123 That is good, more signs will probably help!
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24 Jul 16
Its a good thing.
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@ida123 (6206)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
24 Jul 16
Thanks.
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