Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Omnibus Survey, Smoking Module, October and November, 2007

Variable Details

VariableSPEC38
LabelIf it depends, please specify
Responses
Depends on how much smoking and how enclosed space is 1
Depends on the place 1
I have work in a very heavy smoking enviroment and trade has gone down since the smoking ban and with the clock change it is even worse. (MY JOB) 1
If I have to inhale it I don't like it, ie if not really close to me 1
again on the environment, if it is an enclosed space I would move away, but if it is outside, I would be more likely to stay where I am 1
although wife smokes, but did not like smokey pubs 1
as long as it is not directed to my face 1
as long as it wasn't in an enclosed area 1
as long as its not being blown into my face. and only occassionally 1
as long it is not in my home 1
better in open space/ not enclosed 1
can depend where you are and who it is. Some people are 'clean' smokers and it doesn't affect you in the same way 1
depends how close they are 1
depends if children are present 1
depends if in close proximity 1
depends on where I am 1
depends on how far away they were and who they were 1
depends on location 1
depends on the number of people smoking, and depends what they are smoking 1
depends on the situation 1
depends on what is being smoked 1
depends on where people smoke 1
depends on who is around, ie. family 1
depends what I am doing, eg eating, studying, would not like people to smoke near me 1
depends where it is 1
depends where you are 1
does not bother me 1
don't mind 2
don't mind for a while, but then it gets into your throat 1
dont mind if not in enclosed space 1
family smoker would be an exception 1
friends will tolerate 1
having a meal 1
how well veltilated the room is 1
i do and i don't 1
i dont like it but i dont mind that strongly 1
i object if it is an enclosed space 1
i woujld not stop them but I dont like it, if too many smoke I would walk out 1
if I am eating I don't like it 1
if I'm eating I don't want smoke in my face, but if I am standing with my mate and he is smoking it is not a problem 1
if a really smoky environment don't like it 1
if eating 1
if eating i mind, if not i dont mind 1
if i have the children with me 1
if i was eating or pregnant 1
if i'm outside it wouln't bother me so long as it wasn't in my face 1
if in enclosed space i would be un-comfortable 1
if inside or not 1
if it was her dad 1
if my children were present 1
if my friends who skoke when we are out I allow them 1
if outdoors then i don't mind it so much. I don't like it indoors 1
if the smoke blows into your face 1
if there are near me 1
if there considerate smokers I don't mind 1
if they are friends i do not mind but i do not really like it 1
if they are sitting beside me in an well ventilated area its ok 1
if they blow smoke in your face i do mind 1
in the open air only 1
it depends on how close they are 1
it depends on who it is 1
it does in restraunts+i hate it blowing accross your face 1
location 1
no too fussed 1
not a killjoy some people enjoy a fag when they are socializing/relaxing 1
not bothered 1
not going to be rude to and tell themm 1
not if i'm eating 1
not in enclosed areas 1
not in my face 1
not too worried but wife hates it 1
not when I'm eating 1
not when i'm eating 1
not with children there 1
odd cigarette ok but not continuous 1
ok If mixing socially with friends and family -- I don't like it but I don't complain 1
on inside or out wind dsirection 1
on situation circumstances e.g. stress 1
on the company 1
on where respondent is i.e eating 1
on who they are and if they ask 1
one man not seen for a long time - not worth falling out about 1
only if it is in their own homes 1
possible tolerate if walking with a friend 1
prefer they didnt, especially when eating 1
rather they didnt 1
socially dont mind whilst drinking certainly not when I'm eating 1
sometimes I just dont like the smell of it and other times I can tolerate it 1
there must be ventilation 1
wether smoke goes in my direction 1
where I am 1
where i am 1
where it is 1
where she is, and who she is with 1
where you are situated & how near 1
whether indoors or outdoors 1
whether they blow it your way/in your face 1
which way the wind blows ans who it is 1
who & where 1
who it is 2
who it is and where you are. accepted in my garden 1
would object if I was eating 1
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationONS Omnibus Survey, Smoking Module, October and November, 2007
Interviewer InstructionsPlease specify 'it depends'.
UniverseAdults, aged 16 or over, living in private households in Great Britain.;Adults;Households;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study, monthly (up to year 2000), eight cycles per year (up to April 2005), monthly thereafter.