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Don't smoke

Clean fresh air has become a luxury for us Jakartans -and even people in smaller cities, as you've shared here. I'm afraid it will continue as it is if there isn't any mindset change: to simply see rules as rules. If there's already a rule (if there isn't, make one) that forbids people from smoking in particular places (I assume the hotel has such rule in air-conditioned dining rooms) then there's no need to look for a compromise to save face, right? What's all needed is just some boldness from everyone (the smokers and non-smokers) to conduct themselves by the rules. I realize this might be too much to ask for but that's just what we need and lack at the moment. If it's about good taste, it's even more about obeying the rule.

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