What do I say when people insult me for being a vegetarian?
I have been called an attention seeker many times before. ._. I think it's pretty dumb since most of the people don't even understand. I'm a vegetarian because I don't believe it's right to eat an animal that was once treated so cruelly. It's like I feel as though I am contributing to the cruelty. I know animals will still be killed, but it's like by doing this I'm basically saying I don't condone how the animals are treated. Plus I don't shove my beliefs down others throats so I don't see why people say such rude things about me. My friends think I'm crazy for what I believe, and they can't even believe I'm a vegetarian (I recently became one so maybe it's a shock to them). Like I'm worried about people at school being rude too. There are a few girls who are going to be in my class this year who tend to call me out on everything I do. So I know they will make a comment this. ._.
Why are SOME vegans insulting and downright mean when people tend to differ on their lifestyle/eating habits?
Well I know quite a bit about human physiology and how food works together in the human body to help maintain optimal levels of functioning. I was also vegetarian for 6 years and have been on both sides of the fence. My personal experience has taught me several things about my body. I need nutrients from both plant and animal sources for my body to work the way it should. Different vitamins work together and with each other to give the most efficient absorption. I understand this concept and cannot fathom why people CHOOSE to leave out essential nutrients and vitamins for the sake of ethics. There are ways to ethically and honorably kill and prepare meats. When I try to make MY point to veg*ns, I get berated more often than not. It's to the point that I do not care to associate with extreme veg*ns because they can be insufferable and preachy. I have never tried to "convert" anyone into eating meat. However, if someone asks me if being a veg*n is healthy, I'm going to share my PERSONAL experience and advise against it. Most veg*ns do not want to hear that though and will counter debate ethics. Ethics have nothing to do with human health. Ethics should not cause anyone to compromise their health.
What to do if people insult your morals?
i want to be a vegetarian, because i love animals. for now i dont eat beef or pork (my mom wants me to "take it slow" and not drop right into no meat since im an athlete, which i totally understand). now my mom has been totally understanding about this, and i love that. although, my friends mom hasnt. she offered me some peperoni, and i said no thanks (that should have been the END). she asked me why, and i said that i dont eat red meat. (again, this could have ended HERE) she said why again, and i said because i love animals. and then she got all up in my butt. here are some of the things she said: "well why do you eat chicken, then? aren't they animals?" "your body needs red meat, its good for you...you dont wanna be unhealthy do ya?" "well heres the thing." (snotty tone) "God put these animals on the earth for us to eat. its called a natural food chain. so. your wasting your time. thats all im sayin" those are the things she said, and by then i was almost in tears. im not sure what my friend (her daughter) was thinking but neither of them saw me almost cry. why dont people just mind their own business? and what can i do/say next time so i dont feel so bad? (i want to stand up for myself but i cant be rude to her)
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.
Why do vegans refer to people who eat meat as "meat eaters" or "carnivores"?
It a misrepresentation because most "meat eaters" are actually omnivores who eat meat, fruits, vegetables, and grains. Why is our consumption of meat the only part of our diet that is emphasized?
Why do vegetarians get so much abuse from meat-eating people?
Because you're in the minority.Any time there is a majority of people doing things in one way, and a minority doing things differently, the minority group will feel the pressure from the majority in various ways.It happens with race, sexual preference, religion, etc...An Indie street car racer at a NASCAR race... Why do they only go around in circles?In some cases it may also be a good change - a Catholic moving to Utah and becoming Mormon - 'Really, I can have multiple wives now?' :-) Best thing to do is just not take it personally, and find ways to joke about it instead - take in some green juice and ask if the want some of your seaweed soda. When I was subject to much peer pressure to smoke pot in my late teens, I just got into the habit of saying I'd try it next time. The people I was around just came to expect that, and it was actually expected, and it worked for me. Don't take it personally.Find ways to make it fun thing, instead of a conflict.If they still make it difficult - avoid them, and find better people to be around. If they aren't going about things in the ways that you want to go about things, then find others that do.
Why are so many vegetarians/vegans such angry people?
Like one time on this vegan insta page I commented "I like bacon" and all of a sudden people were like threatening to kill me. Like does missing out on burgers make you really angry and embittered or something? I'm not saying all of them are like this but some sure are o_o I don't hate vegans; it's their life, but why are some of them so hateful towards people who don't agree with them?
Why do some people respond negatively to vegetarians or vegans?
Classical defense mechanism at play here.I have answered questions like this quite a lot on Quora and elsewhere.You see, vegetarianism and veganism are not just diets. They are ideologies. And any ideology will produce defensive behaviour on others because when you “chose” one, it should say a lot about you (our beliefs, core moral values, political stance, etc). Mind you, it is not always a choice. For people living in India, for example, brought up in a very strong vegetarian-culture, it is the default option.But mostly everywhere else, vegetarianism/veganism are choices, that people make, usually when they are old enough to chose for themselves - a conscious choice; a choice they can easily revert if they want to, and often do (my case, for example). The reasons why a person becomes veg varies: cultural background, religious beliefs, concern for the environment, a fad, hipster-like behaviour, animal ethics, health, etc. People might have more than one of those to chose (and keep) veg, and you can see how one that “decides” because of environmental concern and another because of religion, would see their “diet” (or ideology) very differently, but none of that matters when ignorance is at play, and people will just make blank judgements based on the current pop-knowledge of the ideology of vegetarianism/veganism.So, a negative reaction is just a defense mechanism because people will expect you to be “that kind of person” because you are vegetarian/vegan.For any ideology, there will always be the evangelists. The pains-in-the-ass. People who make their life mission to show the world how their choice is the only correct choice and everyone else is on the wrong path. There are plenty of those in the veg realm. I met my share. In their attempt to “spread the word” they end up making all veg people (and vegetarianism/veganism as an idea) look bad.And since they are very verbal, and annoying people tend to be remembered quite clearly, this is “the kind of peson” people will expect you to be when they find out you are veg. And they will react to it, deffensively. So if a person has opposite political views than that of “the standard vegetarian” (whatever the hell that means), you can bet they will “react negatively” as you said to your choices and beliefs.