How should I answer when someone asks me why I am a vegetarian?!
Answers: Living in a small town in Oklahoma, I have only met four other vegetarians in my whole life, and none of them are guys either! They all think that meat eating is associated with manliness. (Which, in my opinion, is at the top on the list of stupidest things in the world, second only to the notion that war is ever a good idea.) Very few people here understand vegetarianism and most think it to be stupid. How do I respond to the frequent question of "What would you want to be a vegetarian for?" without completley offending them but still expressing my strong beliefs and values?
i think it is very rude for people to ask a lot of the questions that they ask, but you will probably never be able to answer this question without offending someone, especially since EVERYONE is offended by something these days. when asked this question, i would simply say " before i answer you, i just have to ask, how can you eat those poor defenseless animals, does it make you feel manly? sorry, i know i am a bit of a smart a** but i feel that people need to learn to shut up and mind their own business.
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Say, "because it's not natural to eat meat."
how about "It's my choice" and just leave it at that
just tell them you don't eat meat.
You should answer truthfully.
noreason to lie, lieing is a sin and you will get judged for it on the other side so for your sake tell the truth.
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If they ask you that, tell them why do fat people keep eating, you just never know!
Just answer them "I'm a vegetarian for the same reason you eat meat." That ought to shut them up.
I'm not a vegetarian because I love animals; I'm a vegetarian because I hate plants.
They'll be caught off guard, hopefully laugh and drop it.
You don't need to defend yourself. If you really feel you have to give a reason tell them it's for health reasons that you'd rather not discuss.
I don't understand... Just tell them why you don't eat meat. They won't treat you like a 2nd class citizen because of it. How can this offend anyone. This is America remember? It's not like you're coming out of the closet.
Just tell them you are keeping your body healthy, even though it's really none of there business. Being a vegetarian is more natural than preparing a dead animal to eat.
Just say, its my own personal choice and I don't like meat.
because I don't eat meat
because I don't like the way meat tastes
to make you ask questions
Get something straight in your head - your lifestyle is none of their business and has no effect on them. Don't justify or defend yourself. You can tell people that you don't believe in animal cruelty if you feel obliged to explain, but try to avoid telling people that you are a veggie because it gives them a stick to beat you with.
just say that u don't like meat , wts so hard for them to understand , they must be stubborn. tell them that some people dislike some stuff cuz thats the way they r , its not everyone likes everything i m sure that they don't like everything either. try telling them somethings abt how u love animals if u do or wt ever n dont feel like hurting them , or that they don't taste good to me. n by the way , u don't have to explain urself its none of there business if they don't seem to know y people r vegetarians then something is wrong with them. hope that helps
Come up with a simple reason and leave it at that...
"For health reasons"
"I just don't like meat"
Etc.
The problem is that you live in OK, where being a vegitarian is like being from Mars.
One note, don't be "holier than thou about that thing". Don't look at people eating at make comments or be judgemental. You expect others to respect your beliefs, don't judge others.
The thought of pulling meat off the bone, of a pour animal, with your mouth makes you sick.
or there is a problem with your stomach and your body can not breakdown that type of protein.
tell them "it helps you lose weight" they'll understand
how the heck does any one know you are a vegetarian?do you wear a sign on your forehead that announces your food preference? is there a secret handshake?
i dont eat any kind of poultry or fish
and when that is all that is offered at a gathering ( thanksgiving, party etc. ) i take what i want and very rarely does any one ask why i am not eating the offered meat and when they do i simply smile and walk away while saying ..i love potatoes
dont make a big deal of it and it shouldnt be any ones buisness
i have not eaten poultry or fish for over 15 years and nobody has ever noticed
stop drawling attention to your eating habits
I guess because I've never made it a political stance and because I just don't say anything...I've never been asked. When I go out to eat with friends I just order what I order and they never ask me why I don't order meat.... just keep it on the downlow...and not even ON purpose. It's no one elses business what you put in your mouth...ever!
Just say you don't like the taste of it. Then you don't have to defend your beliefs to some mouth-breathing idiots.
I live in California (the vegetarian capital) and still have found no way to state why without the "meat eaters" getting mad or thinking im crazy. Sorry but most people are selfish. I noticed that if I say I am a vegetarian because I think its wrong to eat animals, I get a more negative response..then if I say "Im a vegetarian because I feel much better and healthier now". I made a website to express my beliefs instead of doing it when people ask me if I am vegetarian. I really dont think theres a way to do it.
Tell them you're really, REALLY mad at plants.
Or tell them the truth.
Be open and honest with them, without being defensive. When you make what is in this culture a very controversial lifestyle choice, you should be prepaired to explain yourself when you are questioned. Think of it this way, haven't you ever wondered why people ate meat? They are curious as to why you are vegetarian, they're most likely not looking to crucify you for your choice. After all, it is YOUR choice. And, you might just have a golden oppertunity to convert one of us meat eaters to a vegetarian if you explain your reasons in the right way.
Just be frank, and tell em the truth. Of course, if you think you are offending anyone, you could say it's your views..or beliefs, and you ahve no intention of offending any one, which I'm sure you aren.t
Oh and that thing about meat eating being associated with manliness. It is at the top of my list of male stupidity.
Ask them, "Are you sure you really want to know?" If they say yes, then you have every right to be honest. If they don't like what you have to say, just remind them that they really wanted to know.
from a fellow vegtarion. Meat is the evil of life and not very good for you. The first humans ate vegtables so I am just following them. Also it is very healthy
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My sister always says:
"Well, I would eat meat, but I want to hurl every time I think about anything that used to have a face"
My brother in-law, whenever anyone is enjoying the smell of barbecue, like they say "mmmm mmm smell that BBQ, that meat smells darn right delicious." He asks them if they would have liked the smell of Auschwitz also.
Needless to say, those are both very humbling to the meat eaters of the world.
LOL... "without completely offending them but still expressing my strong beliefs and values"
If your beliefs and values are that strong, then you're going to offend some people.
Why do you need to be so offensive? Why do you need to preach about it?
Hey, that's up to you. If you want to preach your perverted values as gospel, then go for it.
If you don't want to be offensive, then just say that it's something you've decided makes sense to you.
You can't have it both ways.