What to say when people criticize me for being a vegetarian?!
When some people find out that I'm a vegetarian they'll act like i'm some kind of phycho!. I just really wish I could show them how animals are really killed!. I can't bring a computer to school and show them the websites!.!.!.!.so what should I tell the veggie haters!?!? haha
not a vegetarian!? go to youtube and check out the "meet your meat" video!. it is terrible!. absolutely terrible!. I have only watched about 10 seconds of it!. or just go to goveg!.com and read about how poor helpless animals are slaughtered for food!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
not a vegetarian!? go to youtube and check out the "meet your meat" video!. it is terrible!. absolutely terrible!. I have only watched about 10 seconds of it!. or just go to goveg!.com and read about how poor helpless animals are slaughtered for food!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
I honestly do not see why people are so rude to vegetarians, the truth is, people should be more judgemental to meat eaters!. I am a vegan, so I don't eat any animal-made products!. We are saving animals here people, give this girll a break!Www@FoodAQ@Com
I understand why vegans and vegetarians choose this lifestyle (not just for the animal rights!.!.!. also for health issues) but oh my gosh! Don't tell people to watch that video!. I just watched it and was mortified and lost my dinner!. You'll end up getting in trouble with parents, teachers, staff, and whoever else reports you for this!. It's very graphic and some people could take offense to it!.
I understand your intentions, and it's a reality we all need to face- but it's not going to stop!. I'm sorry, but it's just not!. You need to inform your peers of your choices in a different way!. Say it's a personal choice and responsibility you feel towards the safety of animals!. and leave it at that!. No one needs to view videos like that, especially school children!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I understand your intentions, and it's a reality we all need to face- but it's not going to stop!. I'm sorry, but it's just not!. You need to inform your peers of your choices in a different way!. Say it's a personal choice and responsibility you feel towards the safety of animals!. and leave it at that!. No one needs to view videos like that, especially school children!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I simply say one thing that I did what I consider is the right thing!.
One doesn't have to go into too many details as that would prove counterproductive!. People know that killing and eating is wrong but they don't realize the gravity of that because they haven't given that a good thought!. most of the people are used to this concept of eating animals which is nothing new and has been since man has evolved!. The funny thing is that people cannot be led into this vegetarian concept and the harder one pushes the more defensive they become - people have to realise by themselves!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
One doesn't have to go into too many details as that would prove counterproductive!. People know that killing and eating is wrong but they don't realize the gravity of that because they haven't given that a good thought!. most of the people are used to this concept of eating animals which is nothing new and has been since man has evolved!. The funny thing is that people cannot be led into this vegetarian concept and the harder one pushes the more defensive they become - people have to realise by themselves!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Don't worry, it happens to a lot of us! I know it's hard to remember when it feels like you're the only one, but you're not and there are people out there who support you!.
Honestly, I've found that the reason people insult vegetarians is because they (unconsciously) feel insecure about eating meat!. They get defensive because they're trying to convince themselves that what they're doing is alright!. Not every meat eater will criticize you, only these ones!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Honestly, I've found that the reason people insult vegetarians is because they (unconsciously) feel insecure about eating meat!. They get defensive because they're trying to convince themselves that what they're doing is alright!. Not every meat eater will criticize you, only these ones!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
if they criticize you they are self concious and need to make someone else feel bad
or their just assholes
i'm not a vegetarian and i know how animals are killed
i'd like to agree but thats how life is
if we didn't kill them they'd die anyway in the wild
the circle of life baby
it's a real *****Www@FoodAQ@Com
or their just assholes
i'm not a vegetarian and i know how animals are killed
i'd like to agree but thats how life is
if we didn't kill them they'd die anyway in the wild
the circle of life baby
it's a real *****Www@FoodAQ@Com
i hate it so much when people ask how i can do it and when they look at me like "what the hell!? how are you doing this!? your crazy!" at the beginning ive told them im not the one eating animal flesh, but then i realized that wasnt working!. i just ignore them and soon theylle stop looking at you!. anyboby who makes fun of me is automatically ignored!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Tell them!. "Google "meat your meat" and you'lle see why"Www@FoodAQ@Com
I watched it!.!.!.
I still eat meat!.!.!.!.[:Www@FoodAQ@Com
I still eat meat!.!.!.!.[:Www@FoodAQ@Com
Tell them it's none of their business!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
"So!?"Www@FoodAQ@Com
just say "I dont want my body to be a graveyard"Www@FoodAQ@Com
honestly don't listen to these people!.
don't say anything its a waste of your time!
its your beliefs and the way you want to live!.
its almost like criticizing someone on their religion -- its their choice!
and this is your choice!
as for the meet you meat video!. i cried!.
some things out there are so powerful, i think its good to share the word but i don't recommend showing people these videos at school or telling them to watch them, they are very visual and you yourself said you could only go 10 seconds!. i know its a terrible thing but these people are not worth even talking to it about!. you could land yourself in some serious trouble!.
they are close minded people who obviously aren't aware that vegetarian lifestyles are becoming more and more common!.
im glad your not letting it affect you choices though!. :)
veggie haters suck, so we'll just all have to stick together :)
xoxWww@FoodAQ@Com
don't say anything its a waste of your time!
its your beliefs and the way you want to live!.
its almost like criticizing someone on their religion -- its their choice!
and this is your choice!
as for the meet you meat video!. i cried!.
some things out there are so powerful, i think its good to share the word but i don't recommend showing people these videos at school or telling them to watch them, they are very visual and you yourself said you could only go 10 seconds!. i know its a terrible thing but these people are not worth even talking to it about!. you could land yourself in some serious trouble!.
they are close minded people who obviously aren't aware that vegetarian lifestyles are becoming more and more common!.
im glad your not letting it affect you choices though!. :)
veggie haters suck, so we'll just all have to stick together :)
xoxWww@FoodAQ@Com
People get annoyed when you act self-righteous, and I've found it's far better to back yourself calmly without saying anything too extreme or people will just roll their eyes!. The most common thing people say to me is "the animals are already dead!." If someone says that to you, explain that the meat industry, like every other industry in the world, works by supply in demand!. By not eating meat, you take the demand down a tiny bit, but actually end up saving an average of 90 animals a year!. Most of the time people aren't asking to be annoying!. They're truly curious!. Treat their question with respect, and answer them honestly and calmly and they probably won't give you a hard time!. And if they do, then just ignore them!. They're not worth it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
We march and we shout
and hope someone will hear
Hearts swell with determination,
To make the truth clear
On a subject held dear
In the hopes some will hear
We peacefully make our stand
We will NOT add our names to the majority list
We wish to hold out our hands,
show compassion,
not destroy with our fists!.
But 'we' are the trouble makers!?
'We' offend the eye!?!
Holding aloft the truth
Death and torture up high
With desperation we cry
with compassion money can't buy
We speak for the voiceless
We despair for the voiceless
We weep for the voiceless
We care for the voiceless
We refuse to support mutilation, torture, slaughter
We fight to stop the abuse of minds, bodies, souls
We must stop the suffering of mothers, fathers, sons,
daughters
We will not accept the 850,000,000 a year death toll
The majority support this, yet WE are the ones who offend!?
~Anonymous
Pretty much explains it!. You could burn some DVD's and show them, or bring pictures!. I had one of my ex friends get REALLY pissed at me when i did that saying i was going to far!. All I was doing was bringing what someone ASKED me to bring!. Someone did not belive what i was saying about factory farms and asked me to bring proof!.!.!.so i did!Www@FoodAQ@Com
and hope someone will hear
Hearts swell with determination,
To make the truth clear
On a subject held dear
In the hopes some will hear
We peacefully make our stand
We will NOT add our names to the majority list
We wish to hold out our hands,
show compassion,
not destroy with our fists!.
But 'we' are the trouble makers!?
'We' offend the eye!?!
Holding aloft the truth
Death and torture up high
With desperation we cry
with compassion money can't buy
We speak for the voiceless
We despair for the voiceless
We weep for the voiceless
We care for the voiceless
We refuse to support mutilation, torture, slaughter
We fight to stop the abuse of minds, bodies, souls
We must stop the suffering of mothers, fathers, sons,
daughters
We will not accept the 850,000,000 a year death toll
The majority support this, yet WE are the ones who offend!?
~Anonymous
Pretty much explains it!. You could burn some DVD's and show them, or bring pictures!. I had one of my ex friends get REALLY pissed at me when i did that saying i was going to far!. All I was doing was bringing what someone ASKED me to bring!. Someone did not belive what i was saying about factory farms and asked me to bring proof!.!.!.so i did!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Honestly, I hate the "blame the victim" approach but something prompts me to ask you what prompts the negativity you are experiencing!? I have been vegetarian for forty years!. People do not attack my food choices or me for the choices I make!. I teach vegetarian cooking, I am a Veggie Chef!. I have owned restaurants and cooked in Conference Centers and no one has ever attacked me for my lifestyle!. In fact I have recipe laden website chock a block full of awesome information and great recipes and no one has ever attacked me for being Vegetarian!. So my question is are you in people's faces about PETA and your animal rights sympathies because if you are then!? Think about it!. Is the route to change people's hearts and minds an in your face assault and guilt wielding sledge hammer on their sensibilities or perhaps a better route might be a more gentle loving expression of vegetarian consciousness being based in love and compassion!? Seriously!. Think about it!. Turn the fist into an open hearted sharing of great food and see the changed response you get!. As my grandmother always said you catch more flies with honey than vinegar!. Good luck!.Www@FoodAQ@Com