Thanks for all the replies and info!
At least now I know what I'm dealing with and can stop looking for something better.
Yes, we smokers all have our rituals. But when it's -18 F (like it was this AM - actual temp, not factoring windchill), I don't want to be outside f***ing around any longer than I have to.
Of course, if you could actually smoke indoors in a public place (any public place) in MN, that would help. But OH NO!
My employer doesn't even allow smoking on the grounds. I have to stand on the curb.
Quit you say? Nuh-Uh. I LIKE smoking. There. I said it.