http://www.vrg.org/blog/2012/07/23/vegetarianism-and-interpersonal-struggles-dealing-with-aggressive-opposition/ The Vegetarian Resource Group Blog Wed, 01 May 2013 17:20:38 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.vrg.org/blog/2012/07/23/vegetarianism-and-interpersonal-struggles-dealing-with-aggressive-opposition/comment-page-1/#comment-61712 melanie Thu, 30 Aug 2012 01:00:59 +0000 http://www.vrg.org/blog/?p=3582#comment-61712 It is so tough to be quiet when we know how badly the animals are being treated, and the cost to our loved-ones health, but it seems that the real power is in being subtle. I am often teased and spoken down to, but I have learned that gentle remarks can be effective down the road. And that some people refuse to change. It is so tough to be quiet when we know how badly the animals are being treated, and the cost to our loved-ones health, but it seems that the real power is in being subtle. I am often teased and spoken down to, but I have learned that gentle remarks can be effective down the road. And that some people refuse to change.

]]> http://www.vrg.org/blog/2012/07/23/vegetarianism-and-interpersonal-struggles-dealing-with-aggressive-opposition/comment-page-1/#comment-61707 Sally Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:19:31 +0000 http://www.vrg.org/blog/?p=3582#comment-61707 I have been vegetarian since 1996 I was 50 years old that year. When friends, family and acquaintances ask me, in a rude way, I simply say, "When I start asking you why you eat meat, and judging you for it, you can start asking me why I don't eat meat, and judge me for it." I take some friendly teasing from some friends and family, but that I can handle. I have been vegetarian since 1996 I was 50 years old that year. When friends, family and acquaintances ask me, in a rude way, I simply say, “When I start asking you why you eat meat, and judging you for it, you can start asking me why I don’t eat meat, and judge me for it.” I take some friendly teasing from some friends and family, but that I can handle.

]]> http://www.vrg.org/blog/2012/07/23/vegetarianism-and-interpersonal-struggles-dealing-with-aggressive-opposition/comment-page-1/#comment-60322 Valerie Wed, 08 Aug 2012 03:18:22 +0000 http://www.vrg.org/blog/?p=3582#comment-60322 I have had a LOT of trouble with this issue. Especially the "fine line between activism and rudeness". I have angered my family many times because I have made comments on how much meat they bought for dinner or share a disgusting news article on male chicks being fed into open-faced grinders. I am getting the message now. I can't disrespect those closest to me and then ask them to respect my life choice because I believe it's better than theirs. It is very difficult to keep quiet about something you're passionate about, but patience leads to a better outcome. Thankyou for this article! It tells what my friends and family have been saying all along. {: I have had a LOT of trouble with this issue. Especially the “fine line between activism and rudeness”. I have angered my family many times because I have made comments on how much meat they bought for dinner or share a disgusting news article on male chicks being fed into open-faced grinders. I am getting the message now. I can’t disrespect those closest to me and then ask them to respect my life choice because I believe it’s better than theirs. It is very difficult to keep quiet about something you’re passionate about, but patience leads to a better outcome. Thankyou for this article! It tells what my friends and family have been saying all along. {:

]]> http://www.vrg.org/blog/2012/07/23/vegetarianism-and-interpersonal-struggles-dealing-with-aggressive-opposition/comment-page-1/#comment-59655 Aubrey West @ How to Become a Vegetarian Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:31:43 +0000 http://www.vrg.org/blog/?p=3582#comment-59655 Indeed, being a vegetarian needs lot of adjustment, effort, patience and time in many situations. Indeed, being a vegetarian needs lot of adjustment, effort, patience and time in many situations.

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