picking up tells from smokers

I had a conversation today with someone on the topic of MBWA (Management By Walking Around) and found it interesting that one could pick up ‘tells’ on certain people and situations by observing how some people smoke during their cigarette breaks. Let me break this down to you:

Nothing against smokers out there (but it is a disgusting habit that can cause lung cancer) but there are three main types:

1. The “Dang, why can’t this be pot!” smoker. This person is usually all fidgety and can’t stand still while they smoke (translation: most likely to have big problems at work and/or at home). Also, pay attention to how they’re holding their cigarettes and puffing.

2. “Look everyone, i’m too cool for school (oh, i mean work)”. (translation: “look everyone, i’m rather insecure and will impress my boss with anything other than smarts/skills”). This type of smoker I’m sure we’ve all seen before outside of malls and movie theaters.

3. the “thinker smoker”. This type of smoker actually derives inspiration from, well, smoking. You usually see very slow movements and/or tend to stand still and they’re usually looking upwards (not just when exhaling). Of the three types, this is the only truly confident one. But their confidence isn’t so much related to smoking as it to their thinking abilities.

Maybe all of this is common knowledge already and I just found out (for the record, I’m not a smoker)?