Question

1: What are two ways Kevin could have respectfully and assertively refused the cigarette?

2: If you were Max, what could you have said to Kevin before accepting his cigarette?
3: Why does experimenting with one risky behavior, such as tobacco use, often lead to other risky behaviors?

Answer 1

he could have politely declined

Answer 2

1. One way Kevin could have respectfully and assertively refuse the cigarette was simply by just refusing so. The other is to smack the cigarette down on the ground and stomp on it then run away.
2. “Hey man. Smoking is gay.”
3. It leads to addiction which is also gay