Buying cigarettes in a shop?

Question

I've been smoking for a while but every time i've gotten them, someone has gotten them for me.

This time though, i have to get them myself.

So i was wondering, if i go in a shop what do i say etc.?

And also, they always got me 'Regal', are these a good choice etc.?

I'm 16 aswell, but will they ask for ID, and if so, what do i show?

I live in the UK.

Should i go to a little newsagents, or a normal store?

Lol i know how amateur this question sounds, but it's my first time buying them the conventional way.

I don't want anyone saying anything about how bad it is yada yada coz it's my own decision, and i'm not addicted.

Help please and thanks in advance :)

Answer 1

I'm 18 and have been smoking since age 14.  I got my sister to buy me cartons for the 1st year but I started buying them myself when I was 15. It was very nerve racking eventhough I was not a closet smoker.  I actually smoked a cigarette outside the store before entering so that the store owner would see me or at least smell the smoke on me so that I seemed like a seasoned smoker.

I also smoke King Size cigarettes so instead of saying:

"a pack of duMaurier Special King Size"  I said

"a pack of duMaurier Special Kings"

I hope this helps, it does get easier with time.

Answer 2

Just walk up to the counter and say "20 Regal please"