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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here's the problem with vegetarians: they're over the top picky and demanding.

I mean, have you ever been to an event that only served meat?[b] Most events include a salad, a pasta, or something without meat.[/b] So, what's the big deal?

I don't eat lots of random things (think: mushrooms or onions). I don't feel compelled to point that out to anyone or request a special meal.

I once witnessed a colleague send back French toast because it had bananas on the side. I asked if he was allergic, and he said no. He said he simply didn't eat bananas and didn't want to have them on the plate. That's an asshat diva move imho. So why does a vegetarian get a pass and get away with similar behavior? Shouldn't grown-ups be equipped to eat around whatever displeases them?[/quote]

The problem is that often the sides (salad, pasta, etc.) have meat in them.

Your friend with the bananas is a jerk.  But as anther PP said, some vegetarians don't eat meat as part of an ethical belief, so yes it is a problem if blood from the meat is in their non-meat dish.

That said, I've never seen a vegetarian send anything back or make any demands.  Most, including myself, will just not eat as opposed to making a scene or causing trouble.

I'm a PP who told OP it's best to just eat beforehand.  But honestly, for events like showers and weddings where the guests are expected to bring gifts, it's not entirely ridiculous to expect to have something to eat.  I wouldn't expect an main course dish, but at least some sides.  The problem is, as I said, often people put meat in the sides, even in the salad.[/quote]

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