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MACK E-6 · **^ Top** #21 12.05.2006

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Originally Posted by the-waco-kid

Well, there is a reason people do get upset about some smokers. I am assuming if it is mentioned to you that you are one of the polite smokers.

Just for the record, I am not a smoker. I just hate whiners.

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You know, the ones that use the floor for an ashtray...

That is completely uncalled for. There is no reason whatsoever for making a mess.

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...and wouldn't even consider spraying some Febreze or Lysol before they got out of the truck to be courteous to the person who is getting in the truck next.

I would spray Febreze if the non-smoker supplied it, otherwise it's his problem if he wants to complain, because I'm not listening to it.

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Are you one of the drivers that throws your lit cigarette out the window instead of putting it out in the ashtray, then emptying the ashtray at the end of your shift?

I don't feel that's asking too much, but I'd just close it and go on about my business.

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The gauges are all covered with ashes and you let it for the next person to clean up.

When I smoked, I never managed to cover the gauges with ashes. I think one has to be trying to do that

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Hmmm, why would that bother anyone?

Well, some people just have to invent things to complain about.

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I smoked for a long time and most of my coworkers never even knew that I did smoke because I cleaned up my truck at the end of the shift and didn't go blowing smoke in everyones face when I wasn't in the truck.

Well then that's quite admirable, but I've never seen people actually making an effort to blow smoke in anyone else's face as this would be extremely rude, and may get you a fist in the mouth from some.

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This is the same as everything else, the bad apples and impolite spoil it for every one else, then wonder why people are offended by their actions!

No, it's not the same as everything else, because some people do entirely too much complaining, and act as if it is their name on the door.

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I see no reason why you can't share a truck with someone who smokes, just takes a little respect and courtesy for your fellow driver.

I did once, and it didn't bother me.

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There are also some very nasty tobacco chewers out there too! Spitting on the floor, or have a cup in the cup holder full of spit and just let it there when they get out of the truck, tobacco spit running down the outside of the door....real nice!

This discusting behavior is beneath contempt, especially when they leave it. I don't know what's worse, the tobacco spit bottle, or the urine bottle. I'll tolerate a fair amount, but that exceeds even my limits, and will refuse to drive the truck if I find anything of the sort.

the-waco-kid · **^ Top** #22 12.05.2006

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Originally Posted by MACK E-6

Just for the record, I am not a smoker. I just hate whiners.

That is completely uncalled for. There is no reason whatsoever for making a mess.

I would spray Febreze if the non-smoker supplied it, otherwise it's his problem if he wants to complain, because I'm not listening to it.

I don't feel that's asking too much, but I'd just close it and go on about my business.

When I smoked, I never managed to cover the gauges with ashes. I think one has to be trying to do that

Well, some people just have to invent things to complain about.

Well then that's quite admirable, but I've never seen people actually making an effort to blow smoke in anyone else's face as this would be extremely rude, and may get you a fist in the mouth from some.

No, it's not the same as everything else, because some people do entirely too much complaining, and act as if it is their name on the door.

I did once, and it didn't bother me.

This discusting behavior is beneath contempt, especially when they leave it. I don't know what's worse, the tobacco spit bottle, or the urine bottle. I'll tolerate a fair amount, but that exceeds even my limits, and will refuse to drive the truck if I find anything of the sort.

If you think asking someone not to smoke in a truck that you use 98 % of the time is whining, then you definitely are a rude individual with no respect for anyone else except yourself, but thanks for the tip because now I know what to do anytime someone uses my truck and trashes it with cigarette ashes and smell I will just borrow their truck and urinate in it. That really shouldn't bother them though because after all, everyone urinates, but not everyone smokes!

pro1driver · **^ Top** #23 12.06.2006

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Originally Posted by MACK E-6

This happens regularly at LTL companies where slip seating is the norm, that is, a city driver drives the truck during the day, and a linehaul driver runs it at night. Someone may write "No smoking in this truck" on a piece of paper and tape it somewhere.

One way to fix those people who seem to think it is their name on the door instead of the company's is to go to a tobacco shop and buy the biggest, nastiest smelling cigar you can find. Then, take a coffee can, light the cigar, put the cigar in the coffee can so as to prevent fires, set it on the floor of the truck and let it burn after you park. That tends to leave a nice surprise for the whiner on the next shift, when he goes to open the door.

i used to do something more horrendous. i would go to the local CVS store, or Walgreen's and go to the cosmetic counter. i would ask the salesgirl for help in getting the "cheapest", "smellyest" perfume they had. the salesgirl(s) would look at me like i had 2 heads. then i explained.

i would take these "horrible" perfumes and pour them down into the defroster vents, and the heater vents. there wouldn't be any odor.............

till the driver turned on either the heater or defroster. i got away with this, and was never caught. i did tell my closest friend what i was doing, he laughed his butt off.

we all hated that "particualr" driver and no one ever wanted to ride down the road with him. he was dangerous. he would tailgate ANYONE, he would nearly side swipe you as he passed. we all complained to the managemnet but to no avail.

then i took over...................

i once even thought about placing dog "you know what" up and under his seat where he couldn't find it.

but the perfume odor was more than enough to drive him insane.........

the-waco-kid · **^ Top** #24 12.06.2006

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Originally Posted by pro1driver

i used to do something more horrendous. i would go to the local CVS store, or Walgreen's and go to the cosmetic counter. i would ask the salesgirl for help in getting the "cheapest", "smellyest" perfume they had. the salesgirl(s) would look at me like i had 2 heads. then i explained.

i would take these "horrible" perfumes and pour them down into the defroster vents, and the heater vents. there wouldn't be any odor.............

till the driver turned on either the heater or defroster. i got away with this, and was never caught. i did tell my closest friend what i was doing, he laughed his butt off.

we all hated that "particualr" driver and no one ever wanted to ride down the road with him. he was dangerous. he would tailgate ANYONE, he would nearly side swipe you as he passed. we all complained to the managemnet but to no avail.

then i took over...................

i once even thought about placing dog "you know what" up and under his seat where he couldn't find it.

but the perfume odor was more than enough to drive him insane.........

Of course now that you are an adult, I am sure you have gotten past this childish behavior!

soju · **^ Top** #25 12.06.2006

When I drive,I smoke.It`s my truck,I smoke.If they put someone with me,I tell them I smoke,deal with it.Now if the person seems to be nice I wont smoke in their face because I also TRY to be a nice person.But don`t tell me I can`t smoke.I`m a vet,an American,and I speak English.This is one of my last acts of defiance!!

the-waco-kid · **^ Top** #26 12.06.2006

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Originally Posted by soju

When I drive,I smoke.It`s my truck,I smoke.If they put someone with me,I tell them I smoke,deal with it.Now if the person seems to be nice I wont smoke in their face because I also TRY to be a nice person.But don`t tell me I can`t smoke.I`m a vet,an American,and I speak English.This is one of my last acts of defiance!!

I completely agree with you. Being courteous is a good thing! Smoking is a personal decision. When it is your truck you should do what you want, when you share a truck you should return the truck in the same condition as or better than you got it, especially when your name is not on the door. Childish games don't help the situation but some people will never learn that a little respect for yourself and others goes a long way!

sano · **^ Top** #27 12.06.2006

If I'm riding with a smoker, I'm usually fine as long as open their window.

MACK E-6 · **^ Top** #28 12.09.2006

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Originally Posted by the-waco-kid

If you think asking someone not to smoke in a truck that you use 98 % of the time is whining, then you definitely are a rude individual with no respect for anyone else except yourself, but thanks for the tip because now I know what to do anytime someone uses my truck and trashes it with cigarette ashes and smell I will just borrow their truck and urinate in it. That really shouldn't bother them though because after all, everyone urinates, but not everyone smokes!

Sir, again you missed my point. If I were a smoker, and someone were to ask me politely not to smoke in a truck that he and I were sharing, I might agree to his request. But if that someone, upon finding out that I were the one he was to be slipseating with, were to walk up to me, not knowing me from the man in the moon of course, and just flat out demand that I not smoke in his truck (as opposed to the company's truck), then that is another ballgame, and such behavior would not be well received by me.

the-waco-kid · **^ Top** #29 12.09.2006

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Originally Posted by MACK E-6

Sir, again you missed my point. If I were a smoker, and someone were to ask me politely not to smoke in a truck that he and I were sharing, I might agree to his request. But if that someone, upon finding out that I were the one he was to be slipseating with, were to walk up to me, not knowing me from the man in the moon of course, and just flat out demand that I not smoke in his truck (as opposed to the company's truck), then that is another ballgame, and such behavior would not be well received by me.

Fine, then I will agree to disagree with you. It is not always in your best interest to fight fire with fire. Every once in a while a little diplomacy works better, but that is why we are all keyed differently! Childish pranks in response to disrespectful morons is so cliche, I prefer to be unique.

2Lilboots · **^ Top** #30 12.10.2006

The son of the owner of the schoolbus company I drive for smokes his cigars on the buses when he drives them (no kids are on at the time). Then he leaves the ashes on the floor, so when I get on the bus....I have to clean up the ashes and try to air out the smell, because the whole bus stinks. I don't want my kids to have allergic reactions because of this.....not to mention the headache I get from the smell. Am I whining...perhaps...but it is posted "No Smoking".

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