and I think my friend is planning on cooking me steak. I'm a vegatarian. Should I refuse to eat it or just not turn up?
2006-08-16 00:09:47 · 45 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dining Out ➔ Other - Dining Out
ha ha very good!
2006-08-16 00:22:37 · answer #1 · answered by voodoobluesman 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If I were in your situation, I'd say that I was a veggie when I accepted the dinner invitation. If that opportunity is missed, I'd ring up my friend and tell them. Don't leave it until the last minute, though. Do turn up - what happens if you didn't turn up, and your friend had cooked you a separate, lovely veggie dish, which you weren't there to appreciate? If the worst comes to the worst, ignore the steak, and have the other bits with it. Presumably you're going to your friend's less for the food than the good company? That's what you should concentrate on.
2006-08-16 01:37:15 · answer #2 · answered by bouncingtigger13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on your way there find the nearest hungry dog and take him with you. Sit him down beside you and when the steak is served accidently on purpose drop the steak on the floor. The dog will devour it in seconds....say to your friend "did you see how that dog ate that steak eeewwwww i think im going to be a vegitarian from now on". That way everyone is happy, your friend is not embarresed for cooking you a steak, you dont have to eat the steak and your friend now knows that your vegitarian and the dog gets a good feed too!!!
2006-08-16 00:25:48 · answer #3 · answered by pow_xx1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither. Politely call them up and tell them that though you love the idea, but that there is a glitch, that you are a vegetarian and that though you don't mind they THEY have a steak... could you have something else. THEN perhaps offer them some suggestions so they don't have to hunt for alternative ideas. If they WANT your company... they won't mind... and heck, steaks aren't cheap, so they would appreciate knowing that their money was about to be wasted. Good luck.
2006-08-16 00:30:52 · answer #4 · answered by Valeria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend who knows you are vegatarian.....and shes giving you a steak......me thinks she is not a real friend, a real friend will cook you a nice nut roast. I suggest, go, but take a tupaware box filled of your favourite foods and when she puts whatever down in front of you, say....excuse me, did you forget I was a veggie, and produce your own meal.....she will feel shamed.
2006-08-16 00:18:47 · answer #5 · answered by jude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Erm, if your friend knows you're veggie then I'd say that's no particular friend who's so disrespectful of your beliefs and ideals.
If not you better tell him/her. And ask if you need to bring something veggie to eat if it's going to be too much of a pain to make something separate for you.
But best to show up and give him/her the benefit of the doubt. If he/she knows, and tells you not to bring anything, and still deliberately serves you steak without apology, I think you should not only refuse to eat it, but walk out.
By the way, for anyone who thinks I'm just saying that cause I'm being a fascist veggie - I'm not vegetarian & eat pretty much anything.
2006-08-16 02:51:33 · answer #6 · answered by gsp100677 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should call up your friend ask them what's for dinner if they say that it is steak tell them that you are a vegetarian and cannot eat the steak but will go over anyways if they are truly a friend they will not mind one bit and will probably make something special for you.
2006-08-16 00:49:31 · answer #7 · answered by bluenile 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are a vegetarian, yes you should refuse to eat the steak. Call your friend and ask what is on the menu so you can bring along something you can eat.
2006-08-16 00:15:03 · answer #8 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to turn up would be very rude!! Why not call your friend and say that as a friendly reminder you wanted him to know you were a vegetarian because you didn't want him to go through all the trouble of preparing a meat meal you could not eat. He would appreciate the forewarning and would accommodate you, I am sure. I do not think he would be at all offended.
Good luck!!
2006-08-16 00:22:47 · answer #9 · answered by No one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
“It’s presumptuous to expect someone to make two menus," says etiquette expert Letitia Baldridge, former chief of staff for former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy. So explain to your host that you are a vegetarian as soon as you receive the invitation, and then offer to bring a dish or two to share with guests. You’ll not only be certain to enjoy a meal you can eat, but you’ll give guests a chance to see how wonderful vegetarian fare can be.
2006-08-16 00:17:11 · answer #10 · answered by jrsgurl62 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's good manners to tell people you are a vegatarian when you accept the invitation.
2006-08-17 10:27:03 · answer #11 · answered by Thia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋