Why do you think so many people dislike the vegan/vegetarian diet and lifestyle?

Answer 1

1. Because it's a different way of looking at things than what is accepted by the majority.

2. Vegetarians are often perceived as preachy, self-righteous, obnoxious, etc. This is sometimes true. However, this leads some non-vegetarians to believe this is true for all vegetarians. It's a kind of prejudice. It would be better if the annoying people were confronted individually instead of automatically blaming the entire group.

Answer 2

They do not dislike the vegan/vegetarian lifestyle, some people find it is not the right choice for them. Others hate it because they think people who follow this kind of lifestyle think they are more morally superior than them and don't want to get caught up in all that cr*p./

Answer 3

It's the Veggier/holier-than-thou sorts that ruin it for the rest of us...if everyone was cool and laid back about it and more inclusive, there wouldn't be as much hostility. You have steak...I'll have the pasta primavera and it's all good. We are both happy with our food, no reason to pitch a fit.

And of course there those that hate everything that is non-traditional. Note that whole "liberal" and "ungodly" thing. Yeah I prefer tofu over chicken...the next thing you know I might vote for Clinton! Or Obama! *smacks forehead* And I'll do it while munching on granola...Watch out! I must be a liberal! Then you know what? I'm going hug a tree right afterwards...sheesh.

Answer 4

I have no problem with it all. What I dislike is when veggies and vegans give me a hard time about my decision to be a meat eater.
It's a personal choice.

Answer 5

Because a lot of omnivores instantly get on the defense when they find out someone's vegetarian/vegan. They assume we're going to start preaching so they instantly start judging and making fun, which makes us defensive in response, then suddenly we're the "preachy" ones. *rolleyes* THEY think WE think we're superior.

I don't preach but it sure gets old having to defend my choices.

Answer 6

I wasn't aware that people disliked it. But by nature, humans are carnivores. You need meat. But vegetarians can get their protein from other sources, but I mean really...is it that good? For a while I didn't eat red meat...but now I eat my steak more rare than my husband does.

If people really do dislike it, it's not the people on it. It's the people that have to think about menus for little house parties and such. It would be frustrating to have a little get together and have to prepare one meal for a vegetarian...especially if they are a strict vegetarian.

Answer 7

They're addicted to meat, as am I. Don't get me wrong, I don't 'dislike' those diets, but I don't think I could last for long without wanting chicken or something.

Answer 8

Many reasons depending on the person:
- Jealously that I have a healthier lifestyle than them.
- Ignorance that it is somehow abnormal or unhealthy not to eat meat
- Insecurity with themselves - they try to put my lifestyle down to make them feel better somehow about their unhealthy lifestyle and to try to get others to agree with them so they feel better.

I don't expect everyone to understand or agree with my vegan lifestyle but if they don't it is not their business to comment on it.

Answer 9

i thnk they might think were all just like hippy-ish, but not really, i mean before i became a vegiterean i looked at vegiterians and thought, wow i could never give up meat, what is the point of that, the animals already dead, but now that i am one, i feel good, i'm more energized, and just don't like the idea of an animal entering my body, i don't really care if others think it's odd, but i'm happy

Answer 10

its not for everybody, my old man was a vegetarian for about 10 years. he just had to go back to having meat, the craving was too strong