Succeeding with RF: Socializing with SAD-eaters ... Dinner at a friend's home

September 21, 2007

Lynne,

I want to offer another perspective. When I started acting like eating only

raw foods was " normal " (indeed it is for us) then all the people around me

stopped making an issue of it. Now, the difference could be in my attitude about

it or in the amount of time that has pasted and they are just getting use to

it... but the point it eating fruit or salad is normal for you. Eating meat is

normal for them... and everyone just gets along and really enjoys what is most

important and that is each other. Don't make apologies for taking excellent

care of yourself!

Leah

rawfood [rawfood ] On Behalf Of

Lynne Moore

Friday, September 21, 2007 11:59 AM

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Re: [Raw Food] Succeeding with RF: Socializing with SAD-eaters (WAS:

Killing vs. Murder: Hormonal and Behavioral Effects of Eating Animals)

Hi Janet,

Since you brought up about watching other SAD counterparts eating cooked

flesh, I thought I would throw a question out to the group. Last week, we

started the celebration of our Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. We were invited

to my best friend's house for a big Rosh Hashanah dinner. Even though they both

KNEW that my diet consisted of raw fruits and vegetables (and they were sure to

include these in their menu for the dinner plus I brought a huge fruit salad),

they made it very clear afterwards that they would have been insulted if I

hadn't eaten ANY of their prepared food. I did taste a few of their appetizers

and side dishes, and when I told them this, they were extremely happy. I was

telling them that I just couldn't resist and that I just had to go off of my

diet. They said that I shouldn't feel guilty and that they are very happy that

I indulged in their delicious food. I was wondering how everyone " handles " going

to someone's house for dinner, especially a

holiday dinner. How do you stay on your raw vegan low fat diet WITHOUT

offending anyone?

Thanks,

Lynne

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