Don’t Be That Vegetarian

Donna Peterson
Jul 27, 2017 · 2 min read

The things I’ve learned when becoming a vegetarian is to just shut up about it. No need to talk about it, nor make it an issue or a topic of conversation. No one gives a shit. Really. You know who I mean — those Vegetarians….. I admittedly used to be one of them. Talking smack about meat eaters and in the same breath going on about vegetarian recipes, documentaries, and how the food industry is killing us all. I figured out real quick people don’t care about what I eat and frankly I don’t give a rats ass about the way they eat either.

I’ve come to the conclusion the best thing to do is to just eat how you want to eat and be merry. No judging here. I make an effort to not be THAT Vegetarian who voices an opinion about Brown rice, Brussels sprouts, butter or beef. If you think it’s yummy, eat it! If you are a vegetarian, here are some points to consider when out and about, when in a restaurant, at a party or get together on how not be that Pain in the Ass Vegetarian:

1. When you order, just order! Plenty of options on the damn menu or party table, can I say Garden salad? I happen to like salad, so this is not a problem for me.

2. Don’t order French onion soup….. It IS made with BEEF broth and don’t ask the waiter or host if it’s made with vegetable broth, it’s embarrassing. You know it’s always been made with Beef Broth since the beginning of time.

3. Tomato soup, Tomato bisque, cheddar broccoli soup, veggie soups are good options — most have a vegetarian symbol next to it now to make things easy, so don’t be that person asking if there’s meat in it, jeez. The answer is a big Fat NO. If you’re unsure and you really must ask, be discrete. Or just refer back to point number 1 — get a damn salad.

4. Wherever you go, there are so many meatless options now like a variety of veggie burgers, pizza or grilled cheese. Have you been living under a rock? Don’t make restaurants feel like assholes for not having meatless options. Up to you to find something to fit your needs and wants. Not the other way around.

5. And finally, this is a big one for me. No need to announce to anyone including the waiter that you’re a Vegetarian. I’ll repeat, No One Gives a Shit. So, be a grown up and just order. It’s really not that hard.

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