Man I don't smoke so my advice is probably shit but man I'd say if you really truely want to quit something use sheer will power! will power all the way!
i think im almost on 4 months of quitting cold turkey... trust me its the best way to go... if you try just askin people for cigs you'll still have the craving... best bet is buy gum or chew on tooth picks or somethin that'll keep your mouth occupied... i was chewin trident white non-stop... its sugar free and it whitens your teeth... so its all good