When we say we are vegetarians to non-vegetarians we can almost count on the knee-jerk response, “Where do you get your protein?” Unfortunately the correct answer, “I get all I need from the plant kingdom,” doesn’t satisfy or educate the questioner.
The hope is these ten responses can do both, if not introduce an intelligent adult discussion. Wouldn’t that be refreshing.
All-and-all, take solace in the knowledge that as a vegetarian, you get it. Acknowledge it will take many powerful locomotives to move the masses. And realize the one thing you can do that will influence others more than all the words you will ever utter is to set the example. And if at any time you believe your frustration level can’t go much higher, answer with number 10 of this report and at least leave them thinking.