Podcast Guest's Smoking Prank Highlights Changing Social Norms in Poland

A Polish podcast recently featured a discussion on the changing social norms around smoking. Piotr Latała, a guest on the podcast, shared a personal anecdote about his habit of pretending to smoke during recordings, later editing out the smoke. "I sometimes pretend to smoke, to be honest," Latała explained, highlighting the shift in social acceptance of smoking. He contrasted the prevalence of smoking in the past with current restrictions, adding, "It was normal back then." This anecdote reflects a broader societal shift in attitudes toward smoking and public spaces.