Smoking isn’t attractive

Most women find smokers unattractive, a new survey has revealed. Amongst more than 1,000 singletons, researchers found that 70 per cent of women are repelled by those who smoke and 56 per cent said they wouldn’t date a smoker.

The figures were slightly decreased for men, with 46 per cent claiming they wouldn’t date someone who smokes and 65 per cent saying they found smoking unattractive. The survey, conducted by supplemental oxygen company Inogen in the UK, looked at preferences for those aged between 18 to 76. When asked to explain why participants wouldn’t date a smoker, 91 per cent blamed the smell of cigarette smoke while 75 per cent cited health concerns regarding second-hand smoke. Other concerns included bad breath, fears of a partner “tasting poorly” when kissing and having yellow teeth. Interestingly, despite being an electronic alternative to regular cigarettes, 55 per cent of women and 44 per cent of men surveyed said they also found vape-smokers unattractive. — The Independent