Task: Write about a law in your country

A couple of years ago, a new law was created in my country. The title of this law is the “Smoke-Free Environments Act". According to this law, people are not allowed to smoke in public places such as restaurants, coffee, bus stations, night clubs, etc. From a social point of view, I think it’s a great law and good opportunity for smokers to quit. Other people are not obligated to be around a big cloud of smoke and reek. Personally, I support this act wholeheartedly, because I don’t want to smell like an ash-pot any time I visit some bar or restaurant. Not to mention the danger to my health.
A lot of my friends are smokers. Right after the law was being made some of them spoke harshly about our government and all its activities, but presently they are accustomed to the status quo. Also, I noticed that our town has become cleaner and most of the people
observe the law. I believe that it’s a good thing and the first step to a healthier nation.

It depends on the message. If a guy, which many do, just says "Hey how are you?" and especially if they're not part of my target language, I'll be skeptical. Guys, for me, need to elaborate more on what they're messaging about, instead of a single sentence like that.

Peng Sun, 没关系! Kanna-san, だいじょうぶですよ! If you learned English between these ages, you're more than free to share these experiences. You can also share any observations you've had of the youth culture and English in your country if you'd like. Thank you for commenting!

Any takers? ^_^ 

Usually when people say "over here" or "over there",, they stretch out their arm and beckon or point. I always understood the preposition "over" as kind of describing the journey to the location in question, or a direction to the location. It's a directional preposition in that sense, I guess. That's the best I can describe it to you. Honestly, it may just be arbitrary, like the phrase "Time's up." Up doesn't really explain the actual meaning; English speakers just understand it to mean that there is no more time left to complete something.