SINSULL -

At the last place I worked where they had designated smoking areas, I found the "conversation" in the smoke/smirt breaks extremely helpful in keeping tabs on what was going on, especially in some shop areas with which I had little "official" contact.

I convinced one fellow employee who complained about possible carpal problems that breaks are necessary, and he started joining the group regularly, without participating in the smoking. I think there was some benefit for him.

I know he didn't smoke.

I didn't really observe for whether he smirted, but it's not unlikely.

John