<prompt> Human: Personally Ive never smoked for health and financial reasons. Plus I think the smell is disgusting and incredibly residual. I often hear people talking not just here but in real life as well about being poor and barely getting by, yet they smoke. Why? Does this have to do with it being hard to quit or simply because they dont want to give up luxuries?Is there a point where you can afford to smoke?  <response>: In short: Theyre addicted.So like with anyone whos addicted to anything, theyll go without other stuff to be able to afford their habit. And will justify it by any means necessary.Source: Husband is a smoker and cantwont give it up. 