Dinner invite - do I remind my friend that I'm veggo?

Question

I have been invited to dinner by a good friend. I have been to dinner with her a while ago, but I'm not sure whether she remembers I'm vegetarian. I know it's essential to forewarn people of my diet before going to their place, but if I remind her and she already knows it looks like I'm parading myself. What would you advise?

Answer 1

yes

Answer 2

Just tell her:)

Im sure she'll understand!

Answer 3

I would say, oh, and you remember I'm vegetarian, so I don't eat....

She'll say she does remember and she's making something veg, or she'll say she doesn't and thank you for reminding her.  Best to let your host know so she doesn't get insulted when you don't eat the chicken dish she's cooked.

Answer 4

Prior to the dinner invitation just sms her politely three to four hours earlier to let her know...!!!

Answer 5

yeah ASAP before you get lumped with a big piece of ham dripping with blood for your main

Answer 6

that you tell her

it's not parading it to ensure you get your civil liberty

free choice and thought

Answer 7

Yes- you remind her, just as those with allergies would remind a host. It is the proper thing to do.

Answer 8

Yup

Answer 9

Of course tell her because you cannot resist if you eat meat you have your own opinion and she has her, if she say she like Meat and you have your strenght to say you like Asparagus right.

Answer 10

Offer to bring a veg side dish/appetizer/dessert over! Always works for me--the hostess always enjoys the help, too. :)

Answer 11

I always say, "Remember that I'm a troublesome vegetarian". I say it when people invite me by phone and write it on wedding RSVPs, etc. Hey--we need to eat too!

Answer 12

Hi!

I reckon you should ask him/her if it's beter for you to take your meal or if she remembers that you're vegetarian.

Usually i take my own things are prepare it there, because i know it can be confusing for other person to cook  a vegan meal.

Have fun! =)

Answer 13

I am in this dilemma.  In September I am going to Colorado to visit family.  I have told them that I'm vegan but I don't expect them to accomodate me.  I always tell people to not fuss and that I will make do.  When I go to visit my inlaws who are big meat eaters I bring my own food.  If you were invited to say a party then I wouldn't say anything but if your friend is having just you then I would remind her again that you are a vegetarian.

Answer 14

Honestly, if she is that good of a friend (since this isn't the first time she has had you over) she probably remember just fine that you are vegetarian.

However, if you're really unsure, you could just remind her of something she made last time that you really enjoyed, for example: "Oh, the  tofu stir-fry you fixed last time was delish! I really appreciated the fact that you were sensitive to my dietary restrictions" or something similar. It will gently remind her of your vegetarianism, without making you seem like you're being difficult.

Answer 15

Remind her. It would avoid what could be an awkward moment. If you are friends, a reminder would not be a big deal..

Answer 16

See if there's a way of "reminding" her without it appearing that way.  Like bringing it up in conversation with someone else when she's around.. or if you were a student you could go to school with a big Veggie friendly button on your backpack.. something like that..

If not, just tell her in a way that lets her know you're not assuming she forgot or trying to make a big deal about it.

Answer 17

your not parading yourself!  forewarn her... it's much better... just say "oh i'm not sure if you remembered, but i'm a vegetarian... will there be food available i can eat or should i bring a dish?"  or just offer to bring a dish regardless... nothing wrong with it at all.  you want to make sure you can eat!  if you couldn't eat gluten, dairy, anything else there'd be nothing wrong with reminding/confirming with a dinner host right? same thing.