Why do people give me a hard time about being a vegetarian?!

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Because you're in high school and you're a vegetarian. Don't worry, if you weren't a vegetarian they would find something else to give you a hard time about. That's just the way high school is.

You could always beat them up. I bet your better body would win. Pahaha! =D

Maybe you can get your schedule changed around. You could talk to your guidance councelor about switching your classes around. Sometimes it's better to avoid conflict, especially when you're thinking about kicking someone in the head. Also it would bring these little sh*ts behavior to the school's attention, and you could definitely get them in trouble. (evil laughter)

Don't worry. I know the things they say are hurtful, but even a year from now, you'll look back and shake your head at their idiocy. It's definitely better after graduating high school.

Because people in high school lack confidence, which makes them little p***** who like to pick on others to make themselves feel good. Just ignore them or take an attitude back with them. Calling someone gay or making fun of them for being a vegetarian is extremely uncool once you get past high school. Trust me, college and real life is way better--hang in there. Oh, and I'm a vegetarian. Now that I've entered the workplace, lot of folks ask questions about it and want to learn more. It's really kind of nice.

Life experience.

Anyone who gives anyone a hard time about anything that doesn't affect them & is none of their business is ignorant & not worth worrying about. People are also uncomfortable with things that aren't the average. That's not your worry. Be yourself & do what's best for you. You're not hurting anyone else. If they're worried about your health, that's nice but if you're eating properly, just thank them & say you've got it under control.

People do not like other people who are different, especially when they get where you are coming from
As you get to know these people and they get used to you it will stop, but you have to know that this is going to happen where ever you go, people do not like change, they find it easier to push those who are different away than to admit theres nothing wrong with it
All I can say is stay firm in your beliefs, if you feel uncomftorable, tell them they need to stop, if it continues, tell a teacher or other adult figure, this IS a form of verbal abuse

"They say stuff like God doesn't like me because i don't eat meat, or that im going to hell for not eating animals."

Funny...I don't remember the bible saying thou shall not be vegetarian.

"they say in gay because a guys dic* is meat."

I did not know dick is rotting animal flesh. -_-'

There's a big difference between a penis and a steak. If they can't tell already they need to stay in school a bit longer.

What they say isn't true. Its funny to me because they are not well developed mentally and it shows.

Vegetarianism is great and completely worth it. Those same kids will probably realize they are ridiculous one day. Until then, just don't associate with them.

I would like to have been a vegan at your age. Unfortunately, I didn't take advantage of it until I was 23.

Vegan

I agree with craig they are total ignorant morons. Meat gives you high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer of the bowel, goodness knows what else. Ask them if they are happy to kill the meat the eat !
You will be healthier and live longer !!

life long vegetarian

"Ok so im in High School"

That's why. If you weren't a vegetarian, they would probably find something else about which to give you a hard time.

Because, well, you're in high school. That's what people in high school DO.

Because they are idiots.

If you ever get ****** off at them call them corpse munchers, dont just let them say whatever they want to you.

I would report these kids...especially the one who says the lewd sexual thing. That's against school policy and he could get suspended.

Because people are A$$holes.

That harassment constitutes assault under law, contact the authorities

Just ignore them. They'll get over it. Don't try to argue.

Because you are different and you don't compromise your principles by conforming to what they want of you. Don't let them make you an easy target. If they can't reason with you using logic, they are just bullies and they want you to shrink to the back row so they get an inflated ego. It's just an illusion, they think by convincing you they are right or ganging up on you that they are. Be honest with yourself, stay with your morals and if you want to be a vegetarian, be one, you don't have to justify it to them. Tell them the threat of hell doesn't scare you and neither does theirs of force-feeding it to you. It might hurt but that doesn't mean you should ever dress yourself down or feel intimidated, or be sensitive to it. Let it feed your strength every time they insult you and know that knowledge is power. See if you ignore them enough if they get bored.