Have you ever eaten meat, dairy or egg only out of politeness?

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friendofchip

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NO, I'm sorry, I wouldn't do that, and I would have no qualm telling someone I'm allergic to watermelon.
Which I am. And which is no basic difference.
 
I guess I can understand the problem you had with that specific situation. I dont think it is worth it not to say anything though. A week ago I ate some eggs because my grandparents had taken me out to breakfast to be nice and surprise me, I can now say from expirience it is better to just say something. Next time you are around him I would try to bring it up in conversation, mention you dont eat meat and attempt to explain even though there is a bit of a language issue. Im sure plenty of other people have found themselves in similar situations, I hope I helped!
 
My friend took me to a restaurant and ordered spicy chicken for a snack because I told him that I liked spicy stuff. He purposely found the only spicy restaurant in the town I lived in. Because I'm not very fluent in the language he speaks, I didn't understand him when he told the waitress for chicken. He must've forgotten that I didn't eat meat. Then it came to the table and it was CLEARLY chicken. Then I felt really bad because he put so much effort into it, (finding the only spicy restaurant in my town, paying quite a bit of cash for the dish, buying a drink so I couldn't relieve myself if it was too spicy...) so I just ate it. Plus, I kinda of liked him so I really didn't want to offend him. And since I couldn't speak his language that well, I couldn't exactly say I didn't eat meat cuz I wouldn't be able to elaborate that much.

Afterwards I felt so bad eating it. I had this heavy feeling in my stomach. Should I've told him that I didn't eat meat? and also, am i the only one that has eaten meat, dairy or egg only out of politeness even though they didn't want any?
EDIT: "could relieve myself if it was too spicy" not couldn't
 
How did it happen that you were able to convey to him that you like spicy food, but not that you're a vegetarian? I think you should just come clean and tell him you don't eat meat (maybe you can say that you make exceptions on rare occasions, just so he doesn't feel bad about ordering the chicken). You should never compromise your beliefs out of embarrassment or politeness.
 
no just say no
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What a dilemma. What a lovely guy for going to that effort. I can understand why you just went ahead with it, but now you're going to have to explain to him that you are in fact vegetarian. He will understand why you ate it, and will appreciate you coming clean with him. Why not invite him over for a meal, or take him somewhere vegetarian (or veg friendly) and break the news to him that way?

Edit - no, I've never been in that situation but I'm pretty sure I'd talk my way out of it. My mother is the only one who's tried to put me in a compromising position about vegetarianism!
 
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