Comments on: How do you tell people you are becoming vegetarian?

By: Poppy

Poppy — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:34:55 +0000

Just tell them if you feel like it’s something they should know. I actually didn’t tell many people, but everyone found out eventually. But I kind of wish I’d have just flat out told people that I was vegetarian because it would give me a chance to tell them why, rather than have them find out from someone else who doesn’t share my values. But everyone was either impressed or respected my vegetarianism. Some of my friends still think I’m crazy, but I know they’re crazy…. So, it doesn’t matter much

If you worried about telling parents whom you think won’t allow you to become vegetarian, be prepared. Research the kinds of food that would be good for you to eat. Get a grocery list together. Offer to cook your own meals, and maybe cook a vegetarian meal for the whole family. Hopefully, they’ll be supportive of you. If not, make sure they understand how important it is to you. If they still aren’t, there’s not much you could do. Maybe find out why they aren’t supportive of that, and try to address the issue.

You can’t let anyone else live your life for you.

By: balletchica

balletchica — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:34:55 +0000

Just tell them that you are becoming one and why you made your decision. If they tell you it is rediculous or dumb, just tell them that you respect their opinion but you think that you should be a vegetarian because (whatever reason).

By: SKG R

SKG R — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:34:55 +0000

That you have stopped eating living beings.

By: Strigiformes

Strigiformes — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:34:55 +0000

Just tell them.
AND bring your OWN sidedish or the hosts will be in a hurt.

By: Jayden

Jayden — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:34:55 +0000

Tell them straight up. Its your life deciesion, its just as healthy if you eat, peanut butter or tofu every day.

By: tombollocks

tombollocks — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:34:55 +0000

I started telling people as it came up-like being invited to dinner or just catching up with people. It was never a big deal. The comment I heard most was "I don’t think I could live without meat!". My family still asks "Are you still not eating meat? How about chicken?". I think they think I’m part of a weird cult now…

By: prxlykos

prxlykos — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:34:55 +0000

well, one day i made the decision and just told my family. being Greek my mom didn’t take it too great, she’s still on my ass about protein deficiency ands not getting enough nutrition. and yet i eat better than she does. my dad, who is a heart patient actually backed me up and helped and is still helping me eat good foods as he completely avoids red meat himself. i do eat seafood though. now for friends and acquaintances i just said it when ever it was rel event. like if we were going to Burger king after school or something. just dot go up to random people and scream "I’m a veg!!!!" in their face.

By: Danni M

Danni M — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:34:55 +0000

just come out and say it. when i tried that, people appreciated my honesty and some thought it was cool. a couple friends even joined me. there was only one person who didn’t support me-he called me a hippie. if people can’t deal with it, then they aren’t your friends.

By: Reggae Butterfly

Reggae Butterfly — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:34:55 +0000

Like 1,2, 3
1- open your month
2-use your tongue (to form the words)
3-say, " I have decided to become a vegetarian now in that i will stop eating meat or animal produced foods
simple right? i know- you are so welcome

By: Phone E

Phone E — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:34:55 +0000

Health. If someone asks explain it’s done for health reasons. If they push tell them it’s because of trouble digesting meats. I wouldn’t say something like it gives you a spastic colon and huge amounts of gas when you eat.

By: Chritsy

Chritsy — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:34:55 +0000

I am becoming a vegetarian too, and I decided not to tell people because they’ll make a huge deal about it. But thats just me, tell them you are starting to make a big step in life and why you feel comfortable and agree to not eating meats.

By: Mary Smith

Mary Smith — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:34:55 +0000

Just tell them duh!

By: ♥MÅRİÞÕŞÅ♥

♥MÅRİÞÕŞÅ♥ — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:34:55 +0000

It’s not like saying, guess what, I’m gay.

It’s NO big deal at ALL to be a vegetarian. Just say it. No one will make a big deal of it.

By: jpstar30

jpstar30 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:34:55 +0000

you say

"I am becoming vegetarian not because I like veggies but because I hate them."

that should do the trick;

goodluck :]

By: lovely

lovely — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:34:55 +0000

You don’t have to explain your choices to anyone.