Question 1.6.07-- When do people know you are veg*an?

I'm very open about it online, obviously as I moderate a vegetarianism board and all. IRL hmm maybe not so much, it's just part of my life so can't see a need to bring it up unless totally relevant to the situation (at resturants, when talking about fave foods/recipes etc).

 

I'm very open about being vegan.Although it seems not one person I know except my hubby understands me, I do not care.It is a part of who I am as a person and let it be known that I do not eat animals or their excrement. I also wear a proud to be a vegan pin and one that says vegan.

 

I don't advertise. I usually just comes up when I'm talking to someone about food or restaurants or something. It's pretty rare that my partner or I ever eat outside our own home anyway. I do have those occasional crabby moments like you mentioned, though, drumminmama. Every once in a while my patience is tested. And right now, since I'm transitioning to veganism, I'm digesting a lot of new info about the dairy industry (not to mention egg and fish farms) that I've found I want to talk about. Problem is, I don't want to get all preachy or for people to get that impression of me. Especially since I just made the switch - I really have no *right* to get preachy. So I've just been spouting all my statistics at Ian. He's less than appreciative. :&

 

i do not advertise either...if it comes up i'm open..but i would never force my belifs down someones throat..i wouldn't wear shirts like that either...

as gandhi said

be the change you wish to see in the world

don't tell everyone else how wrong they are..live it..be an example..

 

I don't usually advertise. The only time someone finds out about my diet is if we eat together or it comes up in discussion. It is not that I am uncomfortable with my choice, quite the opposite. I am just so comfortable with this it is just a natural part of my life and I don't usually think about it unless it is brought up.

 

I am completely open about my veganism. I think if 'they' have no problem with their meat eating why should I worry about their feelings by stating mine?
I will also challenge the 'I love animals' people (usually by responding 'you eat animals! You are a domestic pet lover!')
And yes I do get annoyed with my husband for still being a meat eater after everything he has seen and heard.
All of my family totally support my lifestyle, even if it is difficult to go out for meals together, and apart from his corpse-eating tendencies my husband is wonderful and probably knows more about veganism that the average veggie!
So yeah, I wear my life on my sleeve.

 

All of my friends know. I try not to tell strangers or new acquiantances unless asked directly. Even then, I'll sometimes shrug it off with a "I'm sorta vegetarian, I usually don't eat fish, milk, cheese, etc." I also stay vague with my reasoning depending on the company. I tell people at the point where they know me well enough not to categorize and judge me based on one thing. Sometimes I blurt it out directly to certain people to test reactions - this can be interesting.

 

I wouldn't say that I "wear my veganism on my sleeve," but I do let people know that I follow the lifestyle. Its often others who meet me who assume that I'm a vegetarian (I have yet to understand how someone can "look" like a vegetarian), although I have told people (generally before a party, or if I'm invited to spend the night at a friend's house, to avoid any sort of problems). I'm not preachy about it, and most people that I've met are interested and ask insightful questions.

 

It would only come up if someone is preparing food for me or if they specifically ask. Otherwise it's not something I feel the need to advertise.

 

Usually my diet doesn't come up unless we're discussing food. But since I'm a midwestern Baptist... food seems to be a pretty popular topic.

People that know me, know I'm veggie. And people that have asked, know why. That's been good enough for me so far
love,
mom

 

I am as outspoken about my veganism as others are about their omnivorous diet. If somebody tells me how good their hamburger tastes, there's no reason for not saying anything. Or if somebody offers me meat food. But I don't judge others. I simply give reasons for why I don't eat meat/eggs/dairy. I never ask people to join me on my path, but I have made suggestions to others... such as 'a vegetarian diet is great to reduce high blood pressure' or 'great for losing weight'. Or whatever offhand fact that may interest the person I'm talking to.