Guest guest Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Hi all, I was hoping you might have some suggestions. I travelled to North Carolina to visit some friends recently, friends who knew I was vegetarian. When I arrived, my friend Bill said that his wife was making stuffed peppers for dinner, and was that ok. I said of course, not even realizing to ask whether they'd be vegetarian (i had just driven 9 hours in a car without air-conditioning during the really hot spell). They turned out to be turkey, and the hostess asked me " whether or not it would kill me to eat them " . I said no, to be polite, and I did manage to eat what was served, but I was kind of horrified, and had a horrible stomach ache for the rest of the night. I have been vegetarian for three year, vegan for two of that. My the hostess had been my roommate for a year and a half during the time I became vegetarian. I just didn't know what to think or say. I don't want to be rude, but I can't ever let that happen to me again. How do I be polite & gracious, but stand up for myself? I probably should have reiterated my food needs prior to this trip, but I have visited once before, and they went out of their way to roast vegetables on the grill for me on that occasion, and I just assumed they would know. Any suggestions would be kindly appreiated. Thanks, Tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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