Why don't people understand the seriousness of it?!
i mean, thx to PETA and research/curiosity,i've been a vegetarian for 8-9 months now!.!.!.
people ask me why, and i tell them that animal slaughter is wrong, etc
but they joke and get sarcastic!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
people ask me why, and i tell them that animal slaughter is wrong, etc
but they joke and get sarcastic!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
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Their jokes are a coping mechanism!. When you say that "it's wrong" they feel they are being judged so the only thing they can do is to make jokes and laugh!. But inside, they are most likely uncomfortable!.
You should avoid telling them that it's wrong!. Even though you feel it's wrong, you can't judge what is right and wrong to another person!. I struggle with this because I think it's wrong too, but I don't tell people that!. People get turned off if you are being harsh, so lead by example and you'll be surprised when people follow you!.
I've been vegan for nearly 2 years now, and 5 of my friends have become strict vegetarian/vegan a few months ago!. I never told them it was wrong, I just showed them how happy I was as a vegan and they decided they wanted to be responsible consumers too!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
You should avoid telling them that it's wrong!. Even though you feel it's wrong, you can't judge what is right and wrong to another person!. I struggle with this because I think it's wrong too, but I don't tell people that!. People get turned off if you are being harsh, so lead by example and you'll be surprised when people follow you!.
I've been vegan for nearly 2 years now, and 5 of my friends have become strict vegetarian/vegan a few months ago!. I never told them it was wrong, I just showed them how happy I was as a vegan and they decided they wanted to be responsible consumers too!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
I personally am an omnivore (some days, I'd swear I am just a carnivore!)!. So I personally do not subscribe to your choice!.
There are several issues:
-Many people are obsessive and mean about being a vegetarian or vegan, so they have ruined it for others!.
-Your sources could be called into question: many people disagree with PETA as they do have an agenda and cause a lot of trouble!.
-It sounds like you are taking the wrong approach!. You are putting them into a defensive position AND making comments that sound like they are being judged (unfairly too)
The jokes and sarcasm are defenses to not fight!. It is hard to fight about beliefs because everyone has reasons and logic to theirs!. In the end, it is emotional and a choice!.
A better approach, one that will be taken more seriously, is to simply state when asked is "I am a vegetarian for political and my own moral reasons!." I don't think you'd be unreasonable to add "And I've been off meat for so long that I can get physically disgusted by it" but not everyone understands that this happens!.
Just because people ask, doesn't mean they want the full answer!. There will be more opportunity to discuss it, but wait for a diffferent opening!.
Good luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
There are several issues:
-Many people are obsessive and mean about being a vegetarian or vegan, so they have ruined it for others!.
-Your sources could be called into question: many people disagree with PETA as they do have an agenda and cause a lot of trouble!.
-It sounds like you are taking the wrong approach!. You are putting them into a defensive position AND making comments that sound like they are being judged (unfairly too)
The jokes and sarcasm are defenses to not fight!. It is hard to fight about beliefs because everyone has reasons and logic to theirs!. In the end, it is emotional and a choice!.
A better approach, one that will be taken more seriously, is to simply state when asked is "I am a vegetarian for political and my own moral reasons!." I don't think you'd be unreasonable to add "And I've been off meat for so long that I can get physically disgusted by it" but not everyone understands that this happens!.
Just because people ask, doesn't mean they want the full answer!. There will be more opportunity to discuss it, but wait for a diffferent opening!.
Good luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
If they don't like your opinions fu*k off!. But before that ask them to remember this!.!.!. the animals can't leave the cages that hold them!. They are captive and suffering!. As your friend cozy into his bed tonight, try to imagine the pain and the suffering that they endure day after day and night after night!. Next time he gets some soap in his eyes, try to imagine that pain for 3 or 4 days at a time!. Next time he has a stomach ache, try to imagine liquid plumber being poured down his throat till he puke so much blood that you bleed to death!. Next time he bump his head, try to imagine being a monkey and getting a steel plate smashed into his skull at 50 miles per hour!. Then, only then should your friend feels compelled to tell you that you're wrong about your opinions!. For all these things have happened in the name of science and industry!. They continue in abundance till this day!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Well, did YOU understand it before!? You can't expect people to understand something they know nothing about, and most people are oblivious to what goes on in the food industry!. Yes, its frustrating that people don't know, but you have to remember that they are simply unaware of the whole situation!. Try being more tolerant, and just be glad you are doing YOUR part!. You can't expect others to get on board just because you have, my dear!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
I am a vegan and i get ridiculed soooo much for not eating animals or animal products!. Especially from my dad because he's greek (they lovee their meat) and also a racist which is why i hate him so much!. After he asks me if i want to eat something and i say no, he adds at the end, "its got no meat in it"!. But he does it in a sarastic/smart *** way with ridiculous foods like custard!.!.!.!.obviously there's no meat in custard!.
There are a lot of bad people out there who will never understand!. Herbviore is right!. Try not to say it's wrong even though it is!. Then you can say to them, " do i run into Mc Donalds and yell in peoples faces that they are monsters and murderers!? No, so i'd appreciate it if you wouldn't be rude about my choice of life!." also let them know you have a right to live your life how you want and at the end of the day it doesn't affect anyone else!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
There are a lot of bad people out there who will never understand!. Herbviore is right!. Try not to say it's wrong even though it is!. Then you can say to them, " do i run into Mc Donalds and yell in peoples faces that they are monsters and murderers!? No, so i'd appreciate it if you wouldn't be rude about my choice of life!." also let them know you have a right to live your life how you want and at the end of the day it doesn't affect anyone else!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
people can be like that!.
it should be a personal choice what you eat!. and such choices should be respected!.
but there are people who don't care about animals, and even don't like them, and are mean to them!. it's just the way their personality is!.
you can't convince all people to become veggie!. just leae them alone!. not all agree with this!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
it should be a personal choice what you eat!. and such choices should be respected!.
but there are people who don't care about animals, and even don't like them, and are mean to them!. it's just the way their personality is!.
you can't convince all people to become veggie!. just leae them alone!. not all agree with this!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
I don't think it's a joke, it's your lifestyle!. I have my lifestyle and I eat meat, We are all different in our views!. I was brought up on a farm so I have my views on that!. I have friends who are vegans!. I have other friends who were once vegan but have gone back to eating meat!. The subject is never discussed!. Freindship is beyond worrying about things like that!. They come to my house for dinner and they get a fantastic meal of their choice, but I still eat meat with my meal!. There is never a problemWww@FoodAQ@Com
Well its a personal choice and people have to respect and understand that!. I wish I could be one but I love meat way too much but I think it's absolutely horrible what those animals go through before being slaughtered!. I would be one I could give up my love for meat but the way I look at it is they will still be slaughtered and they will still be in grocery stores being bought so if I stop the slaughtering wont so why not just it eat it anyway!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Just forget about them,
their just annoyed your really dedicated for something
and they know your 10x healthier than them!.
Hey I'm not a vegetarian, I wish but its kind of hard when your cafeteria serves only things with meat, and my family eats meat /:
Keep up the good work! I hate eating animals!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
their just annoyed your really dedicated for something
and they know your 10x healthier than them!.
Hey I'm not a vegetarian, I wish but its kind of hard when your cafeteria serves only things with meat, and my family eats meat /:
Keep up the good work! I hate eating animals!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
I disagree that animal slaughter is wrong!. Were not vegetarians by nature!. Not saying that's a bad thing its your life its your choice!. But I'm an Omnivore who eats meat!. They raise the cows and pigs for that!. Yeah they should be cared for and killed in a humane way!. But I believe God put them here to give us food!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
It is human nature!. All people are* different though!. If we did not have farmers killing the animals, factories and so on cutting the meat and delivering it to the stores etc!. and we all lived in the wild, we would be hunting for our food!. Some of us would hunt for meat, some of us would be vegetarians!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yeah i do not understand why people think its a joke!. Who said being a vegetarian and being eco friendly was a crime!?
Oh, thats right, nobody!.
Just ignore them; people think its stupid but they do not know the reason(s) that people have to be a vegetarian or a vegan!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Oh, thats right, nobody!.
Just ignore them; people think its stupid but they do not know the reason(s) that people have to be a vegetarian or a vegan!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Maybe they feel guilty because they won't make the same commitment!. Or maybe they're just jerks!.
It sucks when something is important to you and others act like it's a joke!. :(
Edit: I think herb_ivor is probably right!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
It sucks when something is important to you and others act like it's a joke!. :(
Edit: I think herb_ivor is probably right!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
People have been eating meat and hunting since the begining of time!.
It's a personal preference!.
They shouldn't criticize you and you shouldn't criticize them!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
It's a personal preference!.
They shouldn't criticize you and you shouldn't criticize them!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Some people view animal slaughter as 'necessary' to maintain their own pleasures !.!.!. it's a very narcissistic way to view the world isn't it!.
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People are inherently against change, and anything that is different is wrong to them!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
Because (a) they don't subscribe to your basic premise and (b) they think it's silly that you proselytize!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
because(some of them) love there meat to much and it makes they happy to make fun of veggies and vegans because secretly there just jealous and some people are just idiots Www@FoodAQ@Com
Ignorance is bliss!. Most unfortunate!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Just ignore them; people think its stupid but they do not know the reason(s) that people have to be a vegetarian or a vegan!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
because most people are afraid of change and think that they cant enjoy a meal if ALL the food groups aren't in it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
What are the effects on a person for killing an animal for food!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
because they fear you!.!.
simple as that!.!.!. i know this as a fact myself!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
simple as that!.!.!. i know this as a fact myself!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
People are omnivores!. Getting proper nutrition on a vegetarian diet is hard and many of the foods have been identified in people's minds as being poverty foods eaten only when poor or as part of disliked mass meals such as school lunch programs!.
PETA has done some extremely stupid things that damaged their reputation and most people, even those who might be willing to consider compassion for animals and more humane treatment are not willing to destroy property and put animals ahead of humans!.
Of course, if everyone suddenly became vegetarian, millions and billions of animals would either be slaughtered or slowly starve to death - would you pay to keep them all alive!?
Most people do not consider animal slaughter wrong!.
And consider the most extreme of vegetarians who reject milk and eggs!. Some claim as their reason that the animals giving the milk and eggs are abused or simply enslaved for our purposes!. That is considered as going WAY too far!. [Are we going to have to stop having orchards or planting crops because we are enslaving the plants!?]Www@FoodAQ@Com
PETA has done some extremely stupid things that damaged their reputation and most people, even those who might be willing to consider compassion for animals and more humane treatment are not willing to destroy property and put animals ahead of humans!.
Of course, if everyone suddenly became vegetarian, millions and billions of animals would either be slaughtered or slowly starve to death - would you pay to keep them all alive!?
Most people do not consider animal slaughter wrong!.
And consider the most extreme of vegetarians who reject milk and eggs!. Some claim as their reason that the animals giving the milk and eggs are abused or simply enslaved for our purposes!. That is considered as going WAY too far!. [Are we going to have to stop having orchards or planting crops because we are enslaving the plants!?]Www@FoodAQ@Com
i am a meat eater! I believe that god put them on the earth for us to eat! Although i do believe there is nothing wrong with being a vegitarian if the meer though of eating meat makes you sick, guess it depends on the person!.Www@FoodAQ@Com