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> I noticed that a lot of people are hostile when you say you are doing it for ethical reasons (e.g. for animal welfare or environmentalism), but are satisfied
by hjek 8y ago
> I noticed that a lot of people are hostile when you say you are doing it for ethical reasons (e.g. for animal welfare or environmentalism), but are satisfied with the idea that you're doing it for your own health.
When you start talking about ethics, it requires other people to consider pain and suffering they may be complicit in, and that will of course make people defensive. If it's just some odd diet, then you're just talking about your own preferences, which are less likely to upset anyone.
Not saying you shouldn't talk about ethics, but of course people are more touchy about that.
- jshaqaw 8y agoI desperately try not to talk about my vegetarianism with others as it is a personal matter. It’s amazing how many people who would never social question another person’s beliefs in say religion feel free to jump in and aggressively debate my dietary choices. “Aren’t plants alive too, etc...”. Prostletyzing vegetarians are I’m sure annoying but on my side I would love the basic respect that other personal ethical choices are given to mind my own business.