The vaping industry is constantly faced with the need to challenge stereotypes. After all, when the topic of vaping is brought up, the first thing that comes to mind is the subculture — large, lush clouds, modified devices and fruity, aromatic scents. Needless to say, the media doesn’t usually target the everyday vaper. While people who vape are often plagued by stereotypes, the difference is that e-cigarettes legitimately have the power to help someone’s life. So, as a vaper who uses their device to combat combustible cigarette dependency, it’s your job to educate your peers, stay up-to-date with industry research and developments and speak up when you’re feeling victimized.
Educate the non-vapers around you
Many of the people who are passing judgment on vaping have never been tormented by nicotine addiction. Which means they’ve never been backed into a corner with the irritability caused by the dependency of this drug. So, when the time comes to discuss the notion of vaping, their only means of contributing to the conversation is entirely based off what they have seen and read in the media. Not only is first-hand experience the only way we should be educating the population, but it’s also the best way to share the reality of it. That means if you’re a vaper that’s sick and tired of hearing vaping stereotypes then take advantage of any opportunity you have to educate your peers about vaping. Elaborate on the effects of nicotine withdrawal, discuss the nicotine concentration level options and how they put power into the hands of the vaper and share your knowledge about the health conditions that are often associated with tobacco.
Do your research
If educating your peers is proving to be challenging, you can ignore the vaping stereotypes around you by doing extra research. It’s important to stay up-to-date with any developing studies, laws, rules and regulations if you’re feeling the need to ignore the media. Getting the facts about vaping can help keep you and give you the confidence to spark up the conversation. Otherwise, use research as a method to solidify your choice to vape and ignore the haters who are judging your lifestyle. After all, vaping has improved your life by giving you the power to control your nicotine intake, so, let your judgmental peers have the choice to stay uneducated.
When all else fails, walk away
Now, the reason we’re encouraging this last step is that we understand that the world possesses many unruly individuals who despite your personal experiences and educated background, will still try to argue their own point of view. Sometimes it’s worth not exhausting yourself by wasting the time explaining vaping stereotypes that don’t make sense, because, in the end, these people will only believe what they want to believe. Take pride in your lifestyle and just walk away. After all, you want to surround yourself with people who support your choices and understand the journey you have undergone to kick your tobacco and nicotine dependencies to the curb.
Are there any other methods that you use to ignore vaping stereotypes? Tell us in the comments section below.
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