i'm sick of this akward feeling everytime sb asks me "WHY did u decide to be a vegetarian" while i'm with the mouth half full in a restorant.i really don't think u can answer this question a couple of words as it is somethin i decided after a lot of thinkin.....what could i say to get rid of them???
2006-08-14 05:02:14 · 15 answers · asked by konname 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
I abhor that question too.. it's downright rude. I have many many reasons for being a vegetarian most of which are personal. Just like any religious beliefs are personal. I find the people who ask this type of question are very closed minded and do not want to consider any other type of thinking.
2006-08-14 05:11:25 · answer #1 · answered by Sorcha 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
For me, it completely depends on who they are and why they're asking. If it's someone I have a rapport with and I think they're genuinely interested, I'll give 'em a couple of sentences (how I got started and a reason or two) and if they ask further I'm perfectly willing to give up some details. I have never tried to "convert" anyone, but if they want to engage in a discussion about it I'm not shy about making my point clear. If it's a stranger or a waiter or whatnot and the question is asked politely, I'll simply say I don't like the idea of killing animals for my food when I don't find it necessary. If it's a someone who doesn't know me and the question is presented as a challenge or is rude in any other way, that's when I'll get smart with them. Those people really don't care why... they just want you to know they disagree with you and they don't deserve any better than they're dishing out.
2006-08-14 13:20:00 · answer #2 · answered by mockingbird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without an answer you reflect the level of non-intelligence this choice of yours takes. God gave you a set of teeth for eating both meat and plants. So you have defied your god. Is this a sin or do you make liberal excuses for that too? I am so confused because you just don't have an answer. I don't eat shrimp because I don't like the taste. Am I sinning or am I OK because I do have a rational/reasonable answer. Just what are you going to do???????
2006-08-14 16:53:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Rude people really don't want or deserve an explanation so just give a look and turn away. On the other hand, I would follow Debi's advice. Give her the 10.
2006-08-14 12:56:57 · answer #4 · answered by GRANNY12GR1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask them if they have a dog. If they say yes, say:
"You know, in some cultures, people eat dogs. If I don't want someone to eat my pet, why should I eat something that might be theirs?"
2006-08-15 13:07:49 · answer #5 · answered by deacondarlin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I think they just want to argue with me about it, I just say,"Because I feel like it," and look straight at them.
2006-08-16 23:02:36 · answer #6 · answered by helen g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
id just say it's something i decided after a lot of thinking.
2006-08-14 12:08:23 · answer #7 · answered by kitkat 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
don't rid of vegetarian be kind of it gives good to urs heath problems
2006-08-14 12:15:09 · answer #8 · answered by gokul d 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not because I like animals, it's because I hate plants.
2006-08-14 12:08:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i my self is a vegetarian coz i dont want 2 kill chicken,sheeps,goats,etc n eat them.....
2006-08-14 12:26:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋