why do meat eaters dislike none meat eaters like me?

Question

i don't like meat so why do people look at me funny help me out.

it is not my friends so much,bt when i go out to eat the people around me.

thanks for the help

Answer 1

I don't know what's up with that. I guess intolerance and or misunderstanding. I have absolutely nothing against anyone who chooses not to eat meat. Two of my siblings are vegetarians for over 10 years and it's cool with me. I even cook for them and serve to the rest of the family, kids included, with no problems. We can go without it.

Answer 2

I think the funny looks are in your head. I really don't pay attention to what other people are eating.

If, however, a non meat-eater makes a BIG production about their dietary choices, I do roll my eyes a bit. (I mean the "Gosh there is nothing on this menu I can eat" remarks at EVERY meal, and the "I haven't eaten animal flesh in 12 years", "I feel so much better since I gave up meat" etc.)

I respect your choice to choose what you eat, but it really isn't all that interesting a topic. Just do your thing without comment and without dramatics. Nobody will even notice.

Answer 3

I am meat eater and the reason I have a problem with vegetarians or vegans is because so many of them have tried to shove their beliefs in my face. I know its bad to generalize but that"s what I've done. I'm from Salt Lake City, Utah and we have a gang here called Straight Edge who are known for doing things like jumping someone because they smoke and burning down meat plants and so forth. I dont care what anyone's beliefs are until they infringe on someone else's rights. And I've seen a lot of non-meat eaters do that.

Answer 4

I think people often times assume you think they're bad people because they eat meat. Also, meat is in a really weird way really ingrained into a lot of people's brains as the only way to truly eat a good meal, so basically in their minds, they can't understand why you don't want to eat. I hope that made some sense.

Answer 5

People look for others that are like themself. It's a nature thing. Being different and not conforming is a difficult task. If you have good reasons not to eat meat then your friends shouldn't give you a hard time.

Answer 6

I don't know, but I understand what you're going through. I've been a vegetarian for over 16 years. I once had a coworker tell me I was disgusting since I didn't eat meat. Wow I didn't like her. Luckily my husband respects my beliefs and doesn't give me a hard time about it.

Answer 7

Some who choose not to eat meat have a habit of walking with their heads a little higher in the clouds and try to make a man who likes steak feel guilty about it. Poor cow, they say.

Answer 8

we don't dislike you, unless you try to shove you non-meat eating ideas on us. Keep you opinions to your self and meat eaters will not have a problem with you!!

Answer 9

You can avoid eating meat in restaurants quietly. Look at the menu and find items that are meatless and order them. People will only notice if you make a big deal of it.

Answer 10

Probably because you announce it to everyone you meet.
Like Vegan is a persecuted religion.
You a Vegan evangelical?
That could really put people off.
Blame meat eating for all the worlds woes?
Feeling kinda superior?
Thats probably why the CARNIVORES dislike you.