08-05-2006, 04:53 AM
New smoker guy moved into back unit, replacing old non-smoker guy as roommate to yuppie chick on lease. New guy wanders around outside, smoking and talking on cell phone, though it is supposed to be a smoke-free 2 building complex. Several neighbors have already asked him to refrain, and when asked, he simply walks a building, or two, away for the time being. Given the hot weather lately, everybody has their windows open, and when new guy insists on sticking close to the buildings to smoke (and talk), it is very annoying. He has sufficiently proven his selfishness in the short time he has been here; how do we get him to be more considerate, after he's already been asked dozens of times?
My best idea so far is to get the rest of the neighbors to sign a short petition asking him to refrain and/or go elsewhere, and then scan and print it on an adhesive label that can be pasted on his car window upon each transgression. Hopefully by having to scrape the label off, he will then realize the discomfort and inconvenience he continues to cause all of the neighbors is a real problem that needs to be dealt with. Four buildings up is a haven for smokers, he should simply go there to indulge in his selfish activities.
My best idea so far is to get the rest of the neighbors to sign a short petition asking him to refrain and/or go elsewhere, and then scan and print it on an adhesive label that can be pasted on his car window upon each transgression. Hopefully by having to scrape the label off, he will then realize the discomfort and inconvenience he continues to cause all of the neighbors is a real problem that needs to be dealt with. Four buildings up is a haven for smokers, he should simply go there to indulge in his selfish activities.