On the way in, spend 10 seconds finding the exit
In one line
Bars, karaoke, escape rooms. Look for the exit as you walk in. If it is locked, blocked, or the sign is dark, pick another place.
What it costs
Free. About 10 seconds at the door.
What you get
The habit is to not start looking for the door after the smoke is already there. The Chinese venue regulation used as the book’s source was removed, so the grade is C.
How strong the evidence is
Source
Habit generalized from book item 22-1.
Watch-outs
Leave if the room is underground with one exit, the hall is piled with stuff, or the exit light is off.
Adapted from HowToLiveBetter item 22-1.
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