The Quiet Vegan. How to 'Speak Out' with Grace.

As we approach Thanksgiving, and the holidays in general, there is a natural peak in the discussion (both online and in-person) regarding the topics of 'farm to table' 'where does our food come from' and 'animal rights'. On Thanksgiving day there is a great big red line drawn across dining tables all across America. Those who eat turkey and those who do not. (And by 'turkey' I mean any sort of main dish animal product). Which side of the line do you fall on?

Blurred Line. You don't have to be a full-fledged vegan to find yourself on the VEG side of the line. Because even among the veg community, there is a great divide. There are the loud vegans and then there are the quiet vegans. Which are you? Is being a 'quiet vegan' enough? Enough for the animals? Enough for your own peace of mind? If you truly believe in your vegan way of life, you should have no hesitation in sharing your point of view with the world, right? But how do you 'speak out' while still showing your friends and family the same respect for their diet as you'd expect to receive regarding yours? How do you master the art of speaking out this Thanksgiving with a little grace, class, knowledge and eloquence? Because nobody wants to be the loud crazy vegan at the end of the dinner table. However the 'outspoken eloquent vegan' does have a nice ring to it. Here's my advice on how to gracefully 'speak out' this Thanksgiving...

The Quiet Vegans. For many years (mostly in high school and college) I was the picture perfect quiet little vegan at the end of the dining table on Thanksgiving day. I love celebrating the holiday with family and friends, so I never refused a Thanksgiving invite simply because I ate differently than the house I was at. I was never loud, mouthy, aggressive, outspoken or pushy with my vegan beliefs. I simply sat at the end of the table, quiet and silent as ....

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