How might you respond to friends who ask you to smoke with them now, saying that you can always quit later?

Question

“OK, basketball practice doesn’t start until next month and I’ll quit then.”

“My parents say they could quit if they wanted to.”

“I’ll try smoking for a couple of weeks and then quit to see how easy it is.”

“Nicotine is addictive, which will make it really hard to quit.”

Answer 1

A thoughtful response might be:

“Nicotine is addictive, which will make it really hard to quit.”

This approach conveys awareness of the risks associated with smoking and recognizes that addiction can make it more difficult to stop than many people anticipate. It also opens up a dialogue about the potential long-term consequences of starting to smoke, rather than framing it as a challenge or temporary choice.