Vegans, how can I say this correctly? ?!
I haven't been a vegan for very long (15 days) and i just got invited to a bday party!. the food plans are pretty vague, the hostess told me "pizza, chinese or whatever you guys want!." naturally i will not eat something not vegan, but i definitely do not want her to have to go out of her way to get food just for me! if she only plans to serve non-vegan food, it's no big deal, i can eat beforehand!. how can i word this correctly so that she does not feel she needs to bend backwards to feed me and so that she will not feel guilty if she does not plan to serve vegan food!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Firstly I don't want you to become one of these people who "tried" to be vegan but gave up because it was inconvenient at parties and nights out and you didn't want to be rude so you gave it up!.
Lots of people quit for this and its sad because the reasons for vegan-ism should surpass all the silly social problems it creates!.
Eat before hand and let it be known that your going to do so!. It may seem harsh but you and all your friends will just have to get used to it, just as you will have to put up with smelling gross cheese on peoples breaths and watching people wipe blooded stake of their faces!.
It's you lifestyle, don't let it be compromised by anything!
Good luck :)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Lots of people quit for this and its sad because the reasons for vegan-ism should surpass all the silly social problems it creates!.
Eat before hand and let it be known that your going to do so!. It may seem harsh but you and all your friends will just have to get used to it, just as you will have to put up with smelling gross cheese on peoples breaths and watching people wipe blooded stake of their faces!.
It's you lifestyle, don't let it be compromised by anything!
Good luck :)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Make a vegan dish of your own and some biscuits (which non vegans will be just as happy to eat also btw) and bring them along!. Tell your friend that as you have changed your eating habits to become vegan that you won't be able to eat a lot of the food at her party but you want to know if she minds if you bring along some of your own dishes to share!. Here are some simple vegan recipes: http://www!.simpleveganrecipes!.co!.ukWww@FoodAQ@Com
Keep it simple-thank her for the invitation, and offer to bring a vegan side dish to go along with whatever she is having!. The less issue you make, the better!. My daughter often goes to social things where she knows there won't be vegan food, so she just joins right in with the festivities, eat what she can, and keeps a backup source (such as a homemade protein bar) in her backpack in case she needs it!. Most people pay very little attention to what others are eating, so just have fun, and don't sweat it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Does she know that you are vegan!? If it would me I would ask her if it was alright to bring a side dish to share with the guests!. That way you are sure to have something to eat, you don't hurt anyone's feelings, and you can bring something yummy that will show others that vegan food is good!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
if your actually planning on eating before just tell her straight off that your really full and have a bit of a stomach ache anyways and just to be social have something to drink so your not just sitting there and staring!.
This has happened to me before, and you don't want the hostess to feel bad so saying you have a stomach ache won't hurt anyone!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
This has happened to me before, and you don't want the hostess to feel bad so saying you have a stomach ache won't hurt anyone!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
If it's Chinese, get a vegetable medley and steamed rice- and bring it with you!.
If it's pizza, get a small cheeseless with veggies- and bring it with you!.
Tell the hostess "Thank you so much, but don't worry about me!. I'll bring something to eat if that's okay!."Www@FoodAQ@Com
If it's pizza, get a small cheeseless with veggies- and bring it with you!.
Tell the hostess "Thank you so much, but don't worry about me!. I'll bring something to eat if that's okay!."Www@FoodAQ@Com
if its chinese, it should be easy to get something vegan!. if she's having pizza, maybe she can get a tomato pie, with no cheese sprinkled on top!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Chinese rice & veggies!.
Tell her I'm don't eat animal products - thanks for considering my dietary choices!.
(I've been veg!. for 40 years next month - yeah!!)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Tell her I'm don't eat animal products - thanks for considering my dietary choices!.
(I've been veg!. for 40 years next month - yeah!!)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Maybe you could just pretend to eat -!.-Www@FoodAQ@Com
I'm not a vegan but I admire those who are!. I'm simply on a strict diet where I can't eat carbs (Bread, pasta, potato) sugar, caffeine, milk, processed meats or pretty much anything from a box or can!.
I like eating with my friends!. I always bring food with me!. When they offer me food I say " No thanks" and explain my diet to them!. Just tell her that you've become vegan but its ok - you've already made/bought something to bring along with you!.
If a friend tries to bend over backwards for me I say "Its Ok, i've already got this and I was really looking forward to eating it!"
As time passes your friends will start to get used to it!. Its Ok to let them sometimes prepair something for you!. As you get more used to your new diet you will become more familiar with common easy to prepair meals!. (Ie - if you go to maccas with your friends there's a salad there you'll be able to eat - as I'm sure there will be some chines dishes you can eat)Www@FoodAQ@Com
I like eating with my friends!. I always bring food with me!. When they offer me food I say " No thanks" and explain my diet to them!. Just tell her that you've become vegan but its ok - you've already made/bought something to bring along with you!.
If a friend tries to bend over backwards for me I say "Its Ok, i've already got this and I was really looking forward to eating it!"
As time passes your friends will start to get used to it!. Its Ok to let them sometimes prepair something for you!. As you get more used to your new diet you will become more familiar with common easy to prepair meals!. (Ie - if you go to maccas with your friends there's a salad there you'll be able to eat - as I'm sure there will be some chines dishes you can eat)Www@FoodAQ@Com