Where to Vape at work?

[flipflop]

Hi all.
When I was at work last week, I had no idea where to use my e-cig.
I work in sort of an office enviroment / control room type area and obviously cannot do it there. But, at breaks or lunch time in the building canteen, I don't feel comfortable enough to use it there. I'm sure I would get some horrible looks and I'm sure I would be challenged over it.
If I was to go outside with the smokers, I think I would feel out of place.
Some of my work friends reckon I should go to the loo and do it, but that just feels wrong to me.
Has anyone else had the same problem?
I have no idea where to vape and feel comfortable about doing it.

I'm back at work tomorrow and could do with some suggestions before I go.
Help me please.

[maccafan]

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[bel]

I vape in our little kitchen at work, i did check with the manager and he said it was fine. The smokers dont like it as they have to go outside in the cold and rain

If i was you i'd ask the manager if it was ok to use it in the canteen

[flipflop]

Thanks maccafan,
I didn't realise the thread was there.
Interesting read.

[Chrissie]

don't worry Flipflop, there are so many threads, it's easy to miss some of the info already posted

Let us know how you get on at work

[PeeKay]

I ran the idea past HR - and they said no as others might light up in the office.

So I've settled for the more unproductive, yet infinitely more sociable 'standing outside' method...spring and summer will be nice.

[dave]

It's funny how places vary - I guess it's largely lack of knowledge. Someone I introduced to vaping told me today that her daughter has taken it up and half her office is busily vaping away all day! I'd love to get a picture of that!

[jsis]

I'd go sit in the managers office, and blow em some vape rings.

Failing that I'd be discrete, and use it as I please.

Ppl are usually quite understanding, unless they really don't understand. There's room there for enlightening. You shouldn't have to stand outside. Are windows opened whilst the kettle is boiling ?

[Chrissie]

Jsis, I think that is the main problem, so many people still don't understand that e-cigs are so different from smoking. You are so right, there is so much room for enlightenment & that's where we all come in by spreading the word about them & gently educating folks about them.

Dave, I'd also love to see pictures of that Well done to you & your daughter

[flipflop]

Today at work,
I discretely vaped while no one was looking, using my e-cig cigarette look a like.
It doesn't create a lot of vapour and I held it covered in my hand, so no one could see the end light up. This got me through most of the day.
At lunch time however, I wanted a really good vape, so I joined the masses and went outside with the smokers. It was lashing down.
Hopefully before long there will be some progress, because when its ruddy freezing, lashing down and blowing a gale out there, it's no fun.
Bring on the summer or a change in peoples attitude.

[Perpetua]

How about the weak bladder excuse Flipflop . . . many a Vaper has one.

[flipflop]

Feb 22, 2012 22:25:51 GMT Perpetua said:

How about the weak bladder excuse Flipflop . . . many a Vaper has one.

lol...................I'll give it go.

[Deleted]

Yeah...I volunteer in offices with the general public....

One office doesn't mind in the slightest if I vape at reception.

The other I go through to the kitchen...

I'd ask your boss if you could vape in the canteen - if not weak bladder.......or stealth vape (hold it in longer then slowly blow out)......I vaped in the loo at the docs last week with a crowded waiting room of OAP's (they're the worst) - no probs

[womble]

My work is my van, you're not allowed to smoke in work vehicles, but that never stopped me.

Now I vape in there and am hoping I get pulled over and accused of smoking although a Lavatube with a tank on, doesn't look much like a real cig, the vapour looks great

[jsis]

I was in hospital last year, I just used to pull the curtain round and vape in bed. My thoratic surgeon came in at one point smack bang with me and an a Titan hangin out my mouth. Wasn't sure where to put myself, yet he commended me, and said that more people should be doing this instead of smoking. Not sure any1 will beat that

I have also had an officer pull me ova for something else, one of them knew what it was, the other was a bit clueless. I left it for his collegue to wisen him up lol.