Last week a colleague from office returned from a short trip abroad and bought a carton of Marlboro Lights for us in the office. I usually smoke Gold Flake (regular size) and have been told by a lot of my smoking friends that it is very difficult (and painful) to change over from your regular brand. So I took this opportunity to check out the other cigarette brands (I tried these brands over the last four days and followed (or preceded) by my regular brand to compare - all comparisons are vis-a-vis the Regular Gold Flake).
Marlboro Lights - I took two packs (of 20 sticks each) from my friend for my personal use. The cigarette is very dangerous in the sense that to regular smokers, it seems that you have not smoked anything even after smoking 4-5 together. Disappointed.
Philip Morris Menthol 100s - Worse than Marlboro - crap. The menthol flavor ruined whatever little taste of tobacco there was. And the longer length of the cigarette prolonged the misery. Pathetic.
Wills Silk Cut - Indian Marlboro Lights - slightly stronger than Marlboro Lights.
Wills Navy Cut - Much better - closer to the regular Gold Flake. I found it a little milder tough.
Classic Milds - Bad - worse than Silk Cut.
Ultra Milds - Worse than Classic Milds.
Gold Flake Kings - Tad milder than the regular one but far better than Milds. I found it a little more bitter compared to regular one.
Returning to the regular Gold Flake today in the morning was absolute bliss.
PS: There are some more brands available in the market prominent among them Insignia, Charms, Capstan and Scissors - would try them out soon.
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Monday, 19 March 2007
Friday, 16 March 2007
Breaks (Brakes) at work?
A recent study suggested that smokers waste around 30 mins. in a day taking breaks to smoke while on work. I am a smoker and a heavy one at that - around 20 sticks per day and I am not going to claim that I don't take 30 mins. per day in breaks.
But one must realize that people take breaks to chat with friends and recharge their batteries. People usually take 3-5 breaks during a work day. Breaks reduce the monotony of jobs and help one gather his thoughts alone. In this day and age of desk jobs, breaks are a important source of physical activity - many doctors recommend taking a walk for about 2 minutes after every hour to prevent back aches and prevent stiffness. Breaks are also a time to socialize - catch up with colleagues in other departments who you don't get to interact on a daily basis. Its also a freedom from the vending machine coffee. Even on assembly lines where they have fixed shift timings, there are usually two breaks besides the lunch where tea / coffee and (or) snacks are served.
The bottom line is all employees need, and take breaks during work hours. Whether it is in the form of smoking, chatting or walking should not be of anyone else's concern as long as it does not affect their work or health - physical and mental.
But one must realize that people take breaks to chat with friends and recharge their batteries. People usually take 3-5 breaks during a work day. Breaks reduce the monotony of jobs and help one gather his thoughts alone. In this day and age of desk jobs, breaks are a important source of physical activity - many doctors recommend taking a walk for about 2 minutes after every hour to prevent back aches and prevent stiffness. Breaks are also a time to socialize - catch up with colleagues in other departments who you don't get to interact on a daily basis. Its also a freedom from the vending machine coffee. Even on assembly lines where they have fixed shift timings, there are usually two breaks besides the lunch where tea / coffee and (or) snacks are served.
The bottom line is all employees need, and take breaks during work hours. Whether it is in the form of smoking, chatting or walking should not be of anyone else's concern as long as it does not affect their work or health - physical and mental.
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