Why is everyone (friends/coworkers) always trying to talk me out of it? I have my theories but would like to hear your experiences and how you fair with it.
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I've posted at least two articles on this subject. And I think I can remember a few other good ones.
Why do people hate vegans so much?
A UK food editor just lost his job for writing an email about "killing vegans."www.vox.com
Look at you spreading vegan propaganda! Next you're gonna tell us quinoa can be grown outside of South America. 'Everyone' knows vegans are starving Peruvian orphans as they highhandedly destroy the world with their exotic imports just like only almonds are totes dehydrating California. It's part of the vegan agenda!Almond milk? Egads! Don't let the carnists hear about you drinking almond milk, or you will never hear the end of how almonds are destroying the world (even though it takes twice as much water to produce cows milk as it takes to make almond milk).
When people ask about my veganism, I usually say something like, "Yeah, so far, so good". I say it in a very low-key voice.
If they ask more questions, it's often safe to assume that they are threatened by the topic. I usually answer again, in a low-key voice, "Yeah, it's been good so far. It's kinda like politics or religion though - it's not something that I usually talk about." That provides a soft landing to the potential argument. But, it also arouses their interest.
Those people will remain keenly aware that you're a vegan. They will notice that you remain healthy. They will notice what you're eating, and occasionally (secretly) find your meals appetizing. They will notice that you're still a "regular guy".
Without discussing it with you, they will try eating some meatless meals themselves. I see this at my office - someone brings back a Carl's Jr. Beyond Meat burger for lunch. Someone brings beans from home. Someone brings a dish that contains tofu - meat, too, but I assure you that the person wouldn't have added tofu if not for his curiosity.
It helps if you look a little younger, too. There are several other men my age (50-ish) at work, but I have more hair, and no gray hair. Among them, there are health issues - cholesterol, high blood pressure, a back problem,. When people are discussing these health issues, I just don't have anything to mention.
One moreOh noes! The veganism done gave David3 a case of the stroke! 2,000,000 cc raw steak STAT!
Oh noes! The veganism done gave David3 a case of the stroke! 2,000,000 cc raw steak STAT!
Here's a good (and short video) about responding to people's discomfort with your veganism. Very smart stuff.
The speaker is Dr. Doug Lisle. He's a psychologist - he works at Dr. John McDougall's vegan events.
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Why is everyone (friends/coworkers) always trying to talk me out of it? I have my theories but would like to hear your experiences and how you fair with it.