Don't you think it's soooo annoying to give an explication ?!
Don't you think it's soooo annoying to give an explication ?
Each time I say that I am vegetarian, people always asked why and what I am eating ! I am getting soo annoyed cause I don't want to expain the reason of my choice once over again ! I am like that, that's it ! Am i asking you why you prefer fried or steamed food ? ARRRRR !
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Unfortunately, anyone that does something outside the mainstream automatically becomes a good will ambassador for that cause, lifestyle choice, etc. Most of the time you might be the only vegetarian that person will ever meet. I think most people are just curious and it gives you an opportunity to dispel myths for that one person if nothing else. I totally get your point though. Besides the people that ask just because they want to start an argument, it's just annoying to explain everything about you everywhere you go every time. I seem to have become a magnet for non-mainstream choices but I'm kind of anti-social so it's a constant drain when I'm not in the mood to meet people.
To minimize annoyance develop concise explanations you can throw out at will. If you have time and the person is actually interested then you can go more in depth. If it's a troublemaker they should get the idea and leave it alone or they'll become clear and you can leave them alone. If you're in a hurry then you won't seem like a snob plus you can get on your way quicker while still providing good information in case the person had a genuine curiosity.
Don't bother telling them if they are being rude about it. I know I personally don't like anyone getting in my face about anything. If it is in fact YOU getting in their face about being a veg then that applies to you as well.
However, if they are asking because they are curious about becomming a "veg" and genuinely interested then I would tell them.
So just say it's a personal decision & leave it at that. They're just curious.
Just why do you have to tell people you're a vegetarian?
Well they are curious. If you don't like the questions then don't tell them you are a vegetarian.
I agree. But I take it with a grain of salt, because I get asked "Why?" for a lot of things like early graduation, classes i'm taking, what I'm going to be when I grow up. I just answer now.
I don't mind explaining why I chose to be vegetarian if they are simply curious and not being rude about it. I don't get into debates about my choices, so if it comes to that then I just stop and tell them it is my choice, not theirs.
Some people are just genuinely curious about the choice, I take it as an opportunity to give them information about being vegetarian. I don't preach to people about being vegetarian, but if they ask then I am happy to explain the health benefits, etc.
I feel your pain. I started just asking them why they weren't. I would say that I was a veg because they live longer, healthier lives, tend to weigh less, are at significantly lower risk levels for heart disease and caner, etc... And ask them why they didn't respect their bodies enough to make the same sacrifice or at lease not scoff at those who did...
Some people are curious and some feel like you will judge them first so they try to get the one-up. Just think of it this way, maybe one person will actually try to convert.
it is annoying...im guessing you dont go up to meat eaters and ask them why all the time.
but you can just brush it off.....i think more annoying is when people assume they know why, that it has to do with cute lil' animals or something.