Meat-Free Stock Responses
A helpful list of replies to give to anyone who discovers that you’re a vegetarian
‘My dietary requirements? I’m vegetarian.’
‘No, salmon is fish. I don’t eat meat or fish.’
‘That’s vegan.’
‘Lacto-ovo vegetarian but vegetarian is fine.’
‘Or veggie, yes.’
‘I do eat lentils, actually. Not that often though.’
‘You know, I generally just eat what I like. It’s my body, my rules. I’m sure you have a similar approach to what you put in your mouth. Even if you are struggling with what’s coming out.’
‘Why would I mind if you eat bacon?’
‘I don’t miss it, no. Not even the smell. Waving it under my nose really isn’t going to make me change my mind.’
‘No, I don’t think you can be almost vegetarian if you only eat chicken.’
‘I’d rather you didn’t just pick the meat out.’
‘Oh, really. I didn’t realize that vegetarianism was an eating disorder. Thanks for making me aware.’
‘Yes, I know I have teeth that have evolved to help me tear meat, but then you have wisdom teeth so I guess that makes us even.’
