What do I tell my friends mom to avoid eating something I don't want?!?!


Question: I have said acouple times before that I no longer eat meat. She keeps forgetting I guess so she just asked a minute ago what I'd rather have - hamburger or chicken. I don't want to make her mad or make her feel like she has to go out of her way to feed me, so I said chicken. I really dont want to eat it...what do I say to her? (She gets mad when I don't eat anything)

I already tried "I'm not hungry" thing but she said its for later. I dont know what to do...this is one major reason I hate coming over to peoples houses. All I brought with me were some apples.


Answers: I have said acouple times before that I no longer eat meat. She keeps forgetting I guess so she just asked a minute ago what I'd rather have - hamburger or chicken. I don't want to make her mad or make her feel like she has to go out of her way to feed me, so I said chicken. I really dont want to eat it...what do I say to her? (She gets mad when I don't eat anything)

I already tried "I'm not hungry" thing but she said its for later. I dont know what to do...this is one major reason I hate coming over to peoples houses. All I brought with me were some apples.

Gently tell her "Whatever you prefer...I'll only be eating vegetables, and thanks!"

Tell her you are a vegetarian meaning you don't eat meat.So maybe eat some of that side dishes instead

Just tell her your a vege, if she gets angry i'd be very suprised, she'll just be embarrest, it will all be fine, don't eat the chicken!!! or just hide it :D

"I don't eat anything with a face, or any product from something with a face. I appreciate the offer of food but I can not eat any animal products and if that is all you have, than I must respectfully pass."

Just say very nicely, almost like YOU forgot "Oh, I'm a vegetarian. What are you having for the side sides?" Don't make a big deal out of it. Ask for a Salad or something.

people like her are so annoying
she should respect your decision
try not going over there

just be like oh yeah im a vegetarian now. i must to of forgotten to tell you.

"No, thank you."

If you decline politely and she gets mad, that is her problem, not yours. Honestly, politeness goes both ways.

you should tell her mom that your are alergic to the food she is serving or just dont stay for dinner!

Tell her you decided to go with a hamburger but you don't want any meat. Tell her you will just have veggies and maybe cheese in the bun but no burger.

tell her... you don't eat meat and she won't ask again... why is this so hard for you to understand? just tell her or anyone. if you are clear from the start, people won't do this. it is simple

Just politely refuse her offer of eating there.. or explain to her you are a vegetarian...

You need to start telling people you are vegetarian.
If people ask why, dont hesitate to tell them why.

Eventually most people will know you are a vegetarian and are generally willing to cater to you, its not THAT hard

Plus, shes not YOUR mother so has no right to get angry when you dont eat a decaying animal in your burger

Thank you but my stomach isn't felling very well right now!!!

Often people don't know what to feed a vegetarian. I remember when my brother became one, I never knew what to make when he came for supper, because the rest of the family wanted meat. I'd ask him for suggestions, and he'd brush it off and say - I'll have what others are having without the meat.!! Which doesn't really make a balanced meal, and drove me crazy - since he didn't like most vegetables. It was very frustrating. He's since learned to be more helpfull, and say I'll eat salad, or potato salad and please include cheese, nuts or beans. So try to be helpfull - but stand your ground. It's your right not to eat meat. Maybe offer to boil your own egg, or open a can of beans. I know its not easy - for some reason, people don't like to not feed people meat.

Eat lots of food before you go over there.

Tell her this is your choice not hers. If she keeps talking ruddish, don't go to your friends house. Invite her to yours!

How about you offer to cook something yourself/ for yourself?





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