I'm a simple emigrant, and after some changes in Russia I've completely gotten used to not being around tobacco smoke

During the time when Tyumen introduced a ban on smoking in public places, and my dad got rid of this harmful habit, I’ve become completely pampered and forgotten what it’s like to be constantly in a cloud of tobacco smoke. Now it seems strange to me when people smoke right in your face, though before it was commonplace. Although Germany became the first country where programs to actively reduce the number of smokers were implemented at the government level, here almost 30% of the population still smokes. It feels like at least half of them are in Frankfurt. The bans here are in effect, but with caveats: you can’t smoke in airports and train stations, but in designated areas (simply marked off by lines on the floor) you can. In restaurants it's also not allowed, but only if food is being prepared — that means almost all bars allow it. In places where children stay for long periods it is also prohibited, but in large shopping centers IT IS ALLOWED. I never understood this logic, not at all. There are plenty of children there and even little children's carousels and such, but that doesn't bother anyone. The entire food court is packed with people who simply sit and smoke (sometimes with a cup of coffee). It’s absolutely impossible to walk around, especially if you’re out of practice. So you go there with your new clothes, and they’re already completely smoke-smudged. You’ll have to get used to it again; the main thing is not to actively join in the process :) #we_dont_like