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Would you smoke e-cigarettes?
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MIKE Zhang, 32
5 years of smoking, up to one and a half packs a day
“I switched to electronic cigarette when my wife got pregnant five months ago. Now I’m down to one or two tobacco cigarettes a day. It was tough the first two weeks. I felt dizzy all the time. But two weeks later, I suddenly found regular cigarettes smelly. I gradually reduced the amount of traditional cigarettes, and now I am trying to gradually reduce my nicotine intake from vaping. I am hoping to get down to zero by the end of the year. Maybe I will continue vaping, but with solutions not containing nicotine. I’ve read some negative reports on the product, but I won’t give up unless some reliable institution releases an official statement saying it is unhealthy.”
Ren Qian, 68
50 years of smoking, a pack a day
“I got an electronic cigarette as Father’s Day gift from my daughter-in-law. My family has wanted me to quit smoking since I retired three years ago. They said I don’t have the excuse of stress from work anymore. It came with a device, some changeable parts and three different flavors — black tea, jasmine tea and sausage. It’s interesting, but changing the parts is a bit too fiddly for an old man like me. The flavors are quite refreshing, and I’ve been trying to substitute it partially and smoke less regular cigarettes. I think it may work, but I still get withdrawal symptoms if I don’t have my usual intake of tobacco. Cost is also a concern. It’s going to be 50 percent more expensive if I switch to e-cigarettes.”
Chen Jiahui, 38
18 year of smoking, up to two packs a day
“I’ve been using pipes as an alternative to cigarettes because I think it’s slightly healthier, but I am also trying to quit smoking. Friends recommended electronic cigarettes. I tried them, but they didn’t taste the same and had an odd medicinal smell. I prefer natural leaves to artificial chemical extracts.”
Chinese-Australian Matt Lei, 32, an e-cigarette user
“I find the idea of mixing my own flavors fun, but I haven’t succeeded completely after many attempts. I see the cultural aspects of e-cigs expanding here quickly, just like the number of online vendors.”
Alex Wang, 25, an e-cigarette online vendor
“Many new customers know little about the product. They just assume it’s tobacco companies making the e-cigarettes and that they taste exactly like the traditional brands. Some older devices do, but the more updated, cooler ones are more personalized devices that allow you to change how much vapor the atomizer creates and to mix up your own flavors. There’s a whole subculture attached to the product.”
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