ESL Genius
A: You want a cigarette?
B: No. I don’t smoke.
A: What? I thought you smoked.
B: I used to. But I gave it up.
A: Oh, that’s great. I’m trying to quit. I’ve tried everything…nicotine gum, nicotine patches, hypnosis...nothing seems to work. How did you stop?
B: I don’t know. I just decided to quit, and that was it.
A: Uh huh. I’m not sure I believe you.
Also:
I quit smoking.
I stopped smoking.
I gave up smoking.
I used to smoke.
I’m trying to quit smoking.
I don’t smoke anymore.