An important part of keeping a positive attitude is learning how to deal with social situations that can make it difficult for you to not smoke. Remember, quitting smoking is an important step for your well-being. While many people will want to help you, some might make it more difficult, whether they know it or not.

This is especially true for people who don’t know you and offer you a cigarette, or others who don’t know that you quit smoking. You may also find that some smokers just haven’t recognized how lethal smoking is and think they’re being a good friend by offering you a cigarette. The key to overcoming this roadblock first knows how to say no. There are many ways to do this, but the best way is to keep a positive tone and say no with confidence and grace.

In general, social situations can be a trigger for wanting cigarette. It is recommended for you to avoid social occasions where you know people will be smoking because they could make it difficult for you to stay smoke-free. Maybe you already went to a party and something triggered you to smoke, even though you were feeling good about having quit smoking.

This is perfectly understandable, especially in the first few weeks after quitting when it is so hard to say no. But you want to start thinking seriously about how to get through social situations without having a cigarette.