Guest guest Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 We are having a potluck lunch today at work. The secretary brought in hot dogs and veggie dogs. She sent us an email saying " The hot dogs are in a crock pot to keep them warm; from there they can be placed on the rotisserie. " Rotisserie meaning a spinner like in a gas station where it rolls the hot dogs... Well, I emailed her a thank you for the veggie dogs, as there is 1 other vegetarian besides myself and girl who eats kosher. I also asked if the veggie dogs were in the fridge, as I would nuke it in the microwave. She replied that she put the veggie dogs and the hot dogs on the cooker. Now, there is a chance that I will not see her while everyone is eating, but ....is there a way I can let her know not to do that w/o sounding rude? My intention is to thank her profusely for being open-minded and including us non-meat eaters. I also would like to keep her informed that because I don't eat meat does not mean I will eat non-meat products cooked with meat products. How do I say it w/o offending her and making her not want to accommodate us? Thanks, Cassie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 She meant well but you do have to address this with her or she will make soup with chicken broth and tell you it's vegetarian, or she mnight make spaghetti with meatballs and pull the meatballs off and put yours in a separate container. Thnk her so much for thinking of you and then explain you don't eat foods cooked in with non- vegetarian foods. It's all new to her and this will help her understand. Gypsy In , Cassie Dixon <roxy87cabriolet wrote: > > We are having a potluck lunch today at work. The secretary brought in hot dogs and veggie dogs. She sent us an email saying " The hot dogs are in a crock pot to keep them warm; from there they can be placed on the rotisserie. " Rotisserie meaning a spinner like in a gas station where it rolls the hot dogs... > Well, I emailed her a thank you for the veggie dogs, as there is 1 other vegetarian besides myself and girl who eats kosher. I also asked if the veggie dogs were in the fridge, as I would nuke it in the microwave. > She replied that she put the veggie dogs and the hot dogs on the cooker. > > Now, there is a chance that I will not see her while everyone is eating, but ...is there a way I can let her know not to do that w/o sounding rude? My intention is to thank her profusely for being open- minded and including us non-meat eaters. I also would like to keep her informed that because I don't eat meat does not mean I will eat non-meat products cooked with meat products. > How do I say it w/o offending her and making her not want to accommodate us? > > Thanks, > Cassie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 They should know better. People that grill hamburger and hotdogs on a grill with veggie burgers and dogs have to know it is going to mix.P How much intelligence does that take? Put it in a crock pot to warm? Forget the veggie part!! It is nice that they thought of the veggie side though. The City that my husband used to work for did the same thing. They provided him with the veggie burgers but cooked them with the others. He wasn't really happy but thought it was great that they were thinking. Sonnie >Cassie Dixon <roxy87cabriolet >May 14, 2008 7:34 AM > > How to be polite? OT > >We are having a potluck lunch today at work. The secretary brought in hot dogs and veggie dogs. She sent us an email saying " The hot dogs are in a crock pot to keep them warm; from there they can be placed on the rotisserie. " Rotisserie meaning a spinner like in a gas station where it rolls the hot dogs... >Well, I emailed her a thank you for the veggie dogs, as there is 1 other vegetarian besides myself and girl who eats kosher. I also asked if the veggie dogs were in the fridge, as I would nuke it in the microwave. >She replied that she put the veggie dogs and the hot dogs on the cooker. > >Now, there is a chance that I will not see her while everyone is eating, but ....is there a way I can let her know not to do that w/o sounding rude? My intention is to thank her profusely for being open-minded and including us non-meat eaters. I also would like to keep her informed that because I don't eat meat does not mean I will eat non-meat products cooked with meat products. >How do I say it w/o offending her and making her not want to accommodate us? > >Thanks, >Cassie > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Just explain nicely and I'm sure she will understand. I've had to do this several times myself. I find if the person is considerate enough to bring veggie food for you then they will be open to you explaining why you don't eat foods cooked with non vegetarian foods. Jeff In , Cassie Dixon <roxy87cabriolet wrote: > > We are having a potluck lunch today at work. The secretary brought in hot dogs and veggie dogs. She sent us an email saying " The hot dogs are in a crock pot to keep them warm; from there they can be placed on the rotisserie. " Rotisserie meaning a spinner like in a gas station where it rolls the hot dogs... > Well, I emailed her a thank you for the veggie dogs, as there is 1 other vegetarian besides myself and girl who eats kosher. I also asked if the veggie dogs were in the fridge, as I would nuke it in the microwave. > She replied that she put the veggie dogs and the hot dogs on the cooker. > > Now, there is a chance that I will not see her while everyone is eating, but ...is there a way I can let her know not to do that w/o sounding rude? My intention is to thank her profusely for being open- minded and including us non-meat eaters. I also would like to keep her informed that because I don't eat meat does not mean I will eat non-meat products cooked with meat products. > How do I say it w/o offending her and making her not want to accommodate us? > > Thanks, > Cassie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 As someone that keeps Kosher and does not mix meat and dairy ( thankfully neighter of us eats meat) I simply sent out a email to all of my friends and family and told them that I was going to try and experment and if it worked well ,I would become a full time non meat eater. I set out the " rules " and asked that they please help me and the overwhelming responce was great ! My mom was the only one that took the time to REALLY ask questions, but said it was easy to follow. We all had a lot of fun at supper time and most of my family decided it would be easy to add some new vegi dishes to their traditional meat suppers. No one was offended, they all learned a great deal and there were no left overs. Not sure if that would work for you, but I found most people are more than willing to help as long as they know the RULES... Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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