Although the use of e-cigarettes in entertainment venues such as bars can create a specific atmosphere, it poses multiple risks including legal and safety ones and is not recommended. The following is the specific analysis:
In some bar scenes, the use of e-cigarettes is described as being able to create a relaxed atmosphere. For instance, their cool appearance combined with lighting effects becomes a fashionable accessory, allowing users to relieve their emotions and relax their bodies and minds. However, behind this atmosphere creation lies a serious hidden danger.
From a legal perspective, some regions in China have explicitly prohibited the use of e-cigarettes in public places such as bars. Those who violate the regulations will face penalties such as detention and fines. Such policies are introduced to curb the abuse of e-cigarettes, protect the public from the harm of second-hand smoke, and directly deny the legality of using e-cigarettes in entertainment venues.
From the perspective of safety risk analysis, the bar is crowded with people, dimly lit and flammable substances such as alcohol are widespread. If the battery of an e-cigarette experiences a short circuit or overheating, it is highly likely to cause a fire, especially when the user operates it improperly while drinking alcohol, the risk is even higher. The fire hazards in such an environment far exceed the so-called "fashionable atmosphere" value brought by e-cigarettes.
From the perspective of health hazards, harmful substances such as nicotine and formaldehyde released by e-cigarettes can cause pollution in a closed space. Although its smell is milder than that of traditional cigarettes, the harm of second-hand smoke exposure to the surrounding people still exists, which is contrary to the responsibility of entertainment venues to safeguard the health of customers.