{"id":38,"date":"2008-01-24T08:59:33","date_gmt":"2008-01-24T16:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=38"},"modified":"2008-01-24T08:59:33","modified_gmt":"2008-01-24T16:59:33","slug":"how-many-have-you-converted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/how-many-have-you-converted\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Have You Converted?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cWe can do no great things – only small things with great love.\u201d – Mother Theresa<\/em><\/p>\n

Without meaning to, sometimes setting a good example brings others on board or touches people\u2019s lives in ways we aren\u2019t even aware. Can you think of anyone you have flat-out converted to a cruelty-free, veggie lifestyle? Now imagine how many more have followed your lead in some unknowable way, by making small but impactful changes. Perhaps you have even saved a life or two, whether animal or human, and don\u2019t even know it.<\/p>\n

Even if a friend, coworker, or family member hasn\u2019t come to you for advice on how to become vegetarian or vegan, they may have taken your lead and not let on. But if it\u2019s direct impact you\u2019re looking for, however, then maybe it\u2019s time to be direct yourself!<\/p>\n

Leading meat-eaters and partial vegetarians to a more committed veg lifestyle takes careful handling, depending on the audience. Let\u2019s assume that a more subtle approach will not turn anyone off while allowing for one to come to one\u2019s own conclusions.<\/p>\n

Therefore, here are some ideas to be a good veggie spokesperson:<\/p>\n

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  1. Attribute a positive quality or improvement about yourself due to veg*ism, such as your health, weight control, zest & energy, cost savings, athletic performance, or low carbon footprint;<\/li>\n
  2. Share veg food with others, such as letting people sample a meat-free product or bringing a veg*an treat to a gathering;<\/li>\n
  3. Let others know that you are veggie, ie. when ordering or if it\u2019s relevant to segue into a conversation. Not only will you call out the other likeminded folk, but curious people will wonder what you eat and you have an excellent opportunity to tell them;<\/li>\n
  4. Share horror stories of things you may have read or experienced that are due to a meat-based diet. These could include news stories of contaminations, health problems, or tales of working in the food service industry such as meat packing plants;<\/li>\n
  5. On the other side of the coin, share positive, uplifting stories of the grace and intelligence of animals. We all have our favourite animals, and reminding people that their food source is connected to a beautiful, living creature may be all it take to raise someone\u2019s consciousness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Knowing that people might be watching & learning from you can keep you on your toes, too. Even though French fries are vegetarian, they aren\u2019t healthy. Maybe you could help promote the association of health that is attributed to a meat-free lifestyle whilst making self-improvements.<\/p>\n

    At the end of the story, every little bit counts; it\u2019s just important to be aware your \u201csmall\u201d efforts may be paying off in larger dividends than merely your direct actions alone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    \u201cWe can do no great things – only small things with great love.\u201d – Mother Theresa Without meaning to, sometimes setting a good example brings others on board or touches people\u2019s lives in ways we aren\u2019t even aware. Can you think of anyone you have flat-out converted to a cruelty-free, veggie lifestyle? Now imagine how many more have followed your lead in some unknowable way, by making small but impactful changes. Perhaps you have even saved a life or two, whether animal or human, and don\u2019t even know it. Even if a friend, coworker, or family member hasn\u2019t come to you for advice on how to become vegetarian or vegan, they may have taken your lead and not let on. But if it\u2019s direct impact you\u2019re looking for, however, then maybe it\u2019s time to be direct yourself! Leading meat-eaters and partial vegetarians to a more committed veg lifestyle takes careful handling, depending on the audience. Let\u2019s assume that a more subtle approach will not turn anyone off while allowing for one to come to one\u2019s own conclusions. 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