SMOKO
noun
Australian and New Zealand informal
- a short break from work for tea, a cigarette, etc
Australian and New Zealand informal
- a short break from work for tea, a cigarette, etc
The demise of smoking in public spaces, particularly in workplaces,
reflects a broader cultural and regulatory shift toward health-conscious environments.
Once a common sight in office buildings, restaurants, and even airplanes, smoking was not just accepted
but often a shared ritual—an opportunity for coworkers to bond over casual conversation and a cigarette break.
As indoor smoking bans took hold, smokers were relegated to designated outdoor areas,
often narrow alleyways, back doors, or footpath corners where the once social act became one of isolation.
The camaraderie of smoke-filled break rooms was replaced by hurried puffs in the cold, rain, or heat,
reinforcing the growing stigma around the habit.
reflects a broader cultural and regulatory shift toward health-conscious environments.
Once a common sight in office buildings, restaurants, and even airplanes, smoking was not just accepted
but often a shared ritual—an opportunity for coworkers to bond over casual conversation and a cigarette break.
As indoor smoking bans took hold, smokers were relegated to designated outdoor areas,
often narrow alleyways, back doors, or footpath corners where the once social act became one of isolation.
The camaraderie of smoke-filled break rooms was replaced by hurried puffs in the cold, rain, or heat,
reinforcing the growing stigma around the habit.
