As Vegans are we suppose to avoid socializing around food with our not so open minded omnivore friends and family? As my birthday and high school graduation approach, this question has been rumbling around in my mind for several weeks. I had originally suggested that my graduation dinner be held at a mostly vegetarian restaurant called Field of Greens, but my father would not allow it. At first I was highly offended that he asked me where I wanted to go eat then turned around and told me no.

On one hand I do not wish to cause any hostility between family that has traveled over 1,000 miles to come celebrate, but at the same time I do not think it is right for them to “honor” my accomplishments by violating one of my highest morals. My family has suggested that we eat at a restaurant that can accommodate both parties. As previously stated, I’m not too fond of the idea of killing any beings in my honor. Plus I would like to eat something other then side dishes, salads, and Chinese food for my graduation, but none the less dining at a veg restaurant seems out of the question. The more deeply I reflect on it, the more I realize it might just be better for everyone if we didn’t celebrate my graduation at the dinner table.

This is indeed frustrating but I guess you have to pick your battles.

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