How do I tell someone I'm becoming a Vegetarian?

Question

OK, so I've been starting to straighten my hair and I'm dressing more punk lately and my parents definitely aren't thrilled about either. Now I've been up late tonight and I remembered a conversation I had with my youth pastor on Wednesday night about animal cruelty. I researched it tonight out of curiosity and I find this: http://www.goveg.com

Now I can't even stand the thought of touching meat but my family is a group of meat eaters. Not only this but my friends are as well and I know for a fact that one of them won't be happy I went veg either. Can anyone advise me about what to do or say to them?

So, I've made up my mind that I'm going to go veg already, so if you're trying to convince me otherwise, don't bother. Though I could use advice in both what to eat in the future and the original question I asked.

Thanks. ^_^

Answer 1

Just come out and say it... if their your friends they should understand and support you and your family will support you but it might take them a while...

Answer 2

wear T-shirt that says

"Hey i'm vegetarian! don't give me meats!!"

Answer 3

It can be difficult so perhaps say nothing until you find yourself in a food situation and then make sure that any arrangements are made with the knowledge of you being veggie. People will go on at you so simply say 'its no big deal I'm only giving up a handful of foods'.

Answer 4

Yes I tried this for a while but it didn't work for me.  I'm sure there's some local farmers that raise their animals with care you can get some meat from.  I'm getting all my meats and dairy from 100% sustainably raised organic farms.  It's a little tougher but your body will thank you for it.

Start eating REAL food, not this GMO, hormone intoxicated c**p they sell at the supermarkets.  Vote with your fork!

Answer 5

Go to the kitchen, make yourself a nice plate of vegetables and other healthy foods allowed in the vegetarian diet, sit at the table and eat. If they question, simple say, "I'm trying the whole vegtarian thing out...Just wanting to get healthier." That way they cant get rude since your being healthy! IF they did get a little rude or extra questionable it would only be because they themselves are meat eaters and might take it personal...nothing to do with you. They should be happy for you for wanting to live a healthy lifestyle and im happy for you. good luck and good job!!!

(remember, and same with your friends, you dont have to confess anything. if they ask, just casually let them know. if they get mad, state back, "well you aked.")

Answer 6

Just tell them your vegitarian and if they say bye just find better freinds. This worked for me and I'm still freinds with all the people I was before I became veg. Hope this helped!

Answer 7

So you're basically coming into yourself.  Great, your parents should be thrilled that you are finding out who you are in life...IF that's who you are in life.  

Going vegetarian is not the worst nightmare in the world for parents.  Just go in, educated about the topic and sit down and have a discussion with them.  From experience, if you can answer their questions with intelligent responses, then they are most probably going to say that it's fine.  They just want you to be happy and healthy so let them know that this is what you want and that you really believe in it.

Answer 8

Be conviced in yourself and the right words will come. After some time you may see that you don't need cruel friends. But they are just misinformed like us all. I hope you can quote a few facts here and there from the websites. Is that the one that has '101 reasons to go vegetarian'. ? So 101 quotes. Some of your friends will be inspired to follow you I hope.

Me and my best friend converted together when I was 14. So it gave me someone to say, "meat...yuk!" with at that time.

But there are so many vege friends out there. I hope you can contact lots through web and also animal rights groups etc. Yahoo groups must have a Vegetarian group of people to talk with, chat with.

Maybe your pastor might speak with your family later if they pressure you.

I wish you the best in this. It is really important. Don't let anyone influence you otherwise. If your friend isn't happy then he's not a real friend. Tell him what the pastor told you or what you read.