Though it would appear that "En Ami" presents a softer side to the character (not unlike "Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man" years prior), it's almost all for show
According to a report by Public Health England, in 2020, the highest smoking prevalence was observed in the North East of England, where 17.7% of adults smoked
Interestingly, these more critical studies cited here received a speedy rebuttal by a group of academics (Hughes et al, 2012)
November 2014
The characters are always there and, depending on the situation, not far from the surface
Together with imported brands and specialty cigarettes, this category represents a small but devoted segment of US adult smokers who prefer something less Burley-heavy than a standard American blend