When ever I have vegetarians over for dinner I provide a non-meat alternative to the entree I am serving yet when I eat at vegetarians houses they have never provide me the same courtesy. Should I be offended?
2006-08-24 06:43:07 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
No. They are vegetarians because they don't believe in killing animals to eat them. Why should they buy it and cook it just for you?
On another note...I have a friend who is a vegetarian, and when I have him over for dinner I make a meatless dinner and don't serve it at all.
2006-08-24 06:52:42 · answer #1 · answered by It'sMe23 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on why they are vegetarians. Ones who do so because they think it is wrong to kill for food are not going to break this moral code just to provide you with a more tasty dinner. (Some of the hard-core ones would throw out a pan that had blood in it, rather than wash it off.)
If it is someone who eats vegetables for health reasons and not for 'meat is murder' reasons, then they should show you the courtesy of giving you something other than tofu to return the favor.
Why make an issue of it--grab a cheeseburger on your way over or your way home. Try some of the veggie-food too, they have to put in a lot of effort to make beans and sprouts into something you could eat a whole plate of, so give it a try, and grab a bite later if you aren't full.
2006-08-24 06:55:01 · answer #2 · answered by wayfaroutthere 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If a vegetarians does not serve you meat you should not be offended. You eat both meat and non meat products, but a vegetarian does not. For some vegetarians cooking meat for any reason is barbaric and it goes against their beliefs or morals.
I am a vegetarian and when i have friends over I usually have a pasta dish, can't go wrong with pasta.
2006-08-26 18:39:41 · answer #3 · answered by Voodoo Experience 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is a vegetarians home and as a guest you eat what is served. Some vegetarians do not want or can't handle meat near them. Since it is "as a guest" you can choose not to go if you really want your meat. It is nice if they prepare something for the omnivores too but completely their choice and not always an option. Hope that helps
2006-08-24 06:51:59 · answer #4 · answered by momsapplepeye 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No they should not. They obviously have a reason why they don't eat meat. And there are many alternatives to meat dishes. For example, what about cheese pizza? There's no meat on it, but non-vegetarians eat it, too. Other dishes, like mac and cheese or spaghetti with pesto are not "vegetarian" dishes, but they don't have meat in them.
I guess my question for you is, when they come to your home, why do you feel that you have to provide TWO meals? Why don't you just come up with an alternative that would be satisfactory to all of your guests?
2006-08-24 07:19:32 · answer #5 · answered by americanwoman22309 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they shouldn't be obligated to provide meat for you. I don't think non-vegan people should provide a vegan option, either. If these are close friends of yours, they know you eat meat, so they should either suffer through it or decline your invitation.
I think the only exception would be if they were vegan or vegitarian for medical reason (allergy to meat or something like that). Other than that, they should be thankful that you're inviting them over, and be a gracious guest. They don't have to eat the steak you cooked...they could probably fill up quite nicely on the baked potato and salad. Or cornbread and collards. Or whatever other side dishes you might be having.
2006-08-24 09:42:30 · answer #6 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's very nice of you to be honest. My friends always seem to ask whether I want a vegetarian meal or not if I eat at their houses, but I suppose you could just be friends with the wrong type of people.
Have you actually thought about just asking them to supply a meat alternative when you go over to the house? I can't imagine people being offended just by you hypothetically asking.
2006-08-24 06:53:58 · answer #7 · answered by RSJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a good question. Why? well because it has been my experience that some vegetarians never supply a meat option for their meat-eating guests but some meat-eaters always seem to offer meatless alternatives for their vegetarian friends.
2006-08-24 07:02:30 · answer #8 · answered by Katrina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not seem fair does it? While it would indeed seem that they should provide you with an alternative,it is usally something they are not comfortable with handling or cooking in their homes.That being said it would be the more polite thing on their parts to offer u an option since you are the guest.However most vegetarians harbor a one-sided mentality.Perhaps opening your own mind and enjoying a meatless meal in peace and non-judgement of their faults would broaden your horizons.
2006-08-24 06:55:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. They may find cooking a former animal offensive. Since most vegetarians are not eating meat due to the fact that animals suffer in the process. You could BYOM bring your own meat or try to be adventerous and eat what they are eating.
2006-08-24 06:57:42 · answer #10 · answered by bramblerock 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋