Why do people smoke cigarettes but not inhale?

Question

Why do people smoke cigarettes but not inhale?

Answer 1

actually, when you smoke, you do inhale. to learn more go to wikipedia.

Answer 2

  Apparently to minimize lung disease. However one of my co-workers

  who chewed tobacco died of a mouth cancer.

Answer 3

Only very silly people smoke cigarettes without inhaling! Inhaling is the best part, and the whole point of smoking.

Okay, I guess that little kids smoke without inhaling for a while, until they get used to it. So, the real answer is "Because they are beginners who haven't started inhaling yet".

Answer 4

So as to damage lungs minimally

Answer 5

To look "SMART" and stink up their clothes.  The desire to burn money is another good one!