I'm a vegetarian, but I want to eat turkey on Thanksgiving... will my stomach react?

Question

I haven't had any meat at all in two years or so. Will my stomach be able to handle it if I eat turkey this Thursday at Thanksgiving? I am going to be the guest at my friend's house and don't want to be rude.

Answer 1

Yes it will be sated and gratified...



It would not be rude if you tell your host about your self imposed diet restriction .. It would be rude if you start preaching why they should not eat turkey either



If it is not rude to refuse it eat turkey then it is also not rude to bring one into a vegetarian Thanksgiving meal..

Answer 2

Your stomach may well be able to handle it, but why should you have to eat turkey? It's not being rude at all to simply state you are a vegetarian and therefore can't eat turkey. It will be pretty easy for your friends family to find an alternative.

I doubt very much they will see it as rude...I doubt they would insist on a Jewish guest eating bacon, and this is no different.

Just tell your friend you don't eat meat, and if the worst comes to the worst, just eat the rest of the dinner and politely decline the meat.

If you are seriously considering eating meat again, you should probably look back and remind yourself why you went vegetarian in the first place.

Answer 3

After 2 years, why give it up now? I wouldn't consider it being rude, and I'd hope they wouldn't either. It's a personal choice. It's not something you dreamed up the day before Thanksgiving so you could inflict drama on the hosts. It's not like you looked at the turkey and said, "Oh, yeah, that looks gross. Pass the mashed potatoes."



Just be polite and decline the meaty items. Explain your position without too much detail. I'm sure there'll be plenty of other foods you can eat there. If they're decent people, they'll respect your decisions and you. If they find it rude or offensive, then they're not worth the trouble. Don't be something you're not just to please other people. You shouldn't feel pressured to compromise your principles because someone asked you over for a meal.



Should you choose to eat it: Everyone is different. The meat may not settle well in your stomach after so long without it. It's not like you'd be violently ill or anything, but you may have a little uneasiness. Or, you may feel completely sick and have to excuse yourself to the restroom. Or, everything may go fine. It may also be more mental than anything. As long as you aren't grossed out by it, it may all be okay.



I've been a vegetarian for a month shy of two years, and I wouldn't consider eating meat to satisfy anyone else. I was invited to a Thanksgiving dinner this year as well. I made sure my non-meat-eating preferences were known up front so it didn't appear rude, and I was informed that it wouldn't be a problem. They understood and respected my view, even though they didn't feel the same way. The only thing they asked was if it would make me sick or if I would make a scene if they ate it. I assured them I respected their opinions as much as they did mine. As long as no one tried to force me, I'm fine with everyone making their own decisions.

Answer 4

If it's because you realy want to eat Turkey and enjoy yourself go ahead..I don't think your stomach will react



If its because you are going to be a guest at a friend's house and you don't want to be rude, then I don't see how after 2 years and you're "friend" would understand and know that your a vegeterian..I'm sure they would have Potato,Pies and vegetables and a ton of other food besides just Turkey? What did you do every other time you got invited to a dinner??? Why all a sudden this thanksgiving?

Answer 5

I don't think it would be rude to not have turkey at a Thanksgiving dinner if you're a vegetarian. Doesn't your friend already know this? If they invited you, I'm sure they won't be offended if you don't eat meat, and proper etiquette says that they have no right to be.



You're worried about how your body will react to this, the more reason for you not to eat turkey. Some vegetarians will react badly to eating meat, and get sick. If I was your host, I wouldn't want my guests risking getting sick from my food.

Answer 6

Honestly... I'm dreading thanksgiving because the smell itself makes my stomach turn. If you really haven't eaten meat in 2 years you'll be able to taste that the turkey is dead. I mean.. I haven't had meat myself in a long time but, the smell to me is just unbearable. If you really believe in what you're doing veg wise, you wouldn't see yourself as being rude at all. I too was invited to a friends house this year so, I offered to bring my own things to eat.

Answer 7

Not eating turkey isn't rude. Just say you are a vegetarian and then eat the side dishes, like the mashed potatoes, biscuits, and pie! Why are vegetarians so afraid to be open about their vegetarianism? Obviously you aren't all the passionate about animal rights if you are going to throw away two years of eating cruelty free just for a day of turkey. Don't call yourself a vegetarian please.

Answer 8

I hope your friend would know by now that you are vegetarian. If not, you should tell her that you are and what that entails (i.e., you won't eat the turkey, and could she please cook some of the stuffing separately from the turkey, etc.). Offer to bring a dish to share (if you eat mock meats, this is a time to showcase them). Ask if she's making side dishes without meat stock, etc.



Politely declining food because of your principles is not rude. If people ask why you are vegetarian, you can say for ethical/moral reasons or whatever reasons you are without going into gory details. Nobody would expect an observant Jew to eat non-kosher meat (or a Muslim to eat non-halal) meat to avoid being "rude".

Answer 9

That's not rude if you don't eat turkey.



You went two years with out meat don't give up now! Don't give into BIRD CRUELTY!!!



Just say no thank you and eat everything else that's vegetarian.

Answer 10

It's not rude to have ideals & not back down from them. Just tell your friend/their family that you're vegetarian & you don't want turkey. I'm sure there will be plenty more for you to eat. If they can't accept that, then they're ignorant bastards anyway & not someone I personally would want to be friends with. It would be the same as if you didn't eat certain foods for religious reasons. They're @ssholes if they can't understand or accept your values.



Aside from that, no one can say how your individual body will react to the consumption of meat. We're all different. And, it sounds to me like you actually *want* to have some turkey & more like you're asking if it's okay and not so concerned about what it will do to your body/health. You're just looking for an excuse. Think about the reasons you went veg'n in the first place & stick to that. You're obviously losing sight of that.

Answer 11

It's not rude to forgo eating the turkey. Why would that be rude? I'm sure there will be plenty of veggie dishes there, just eat those. You aren't inconveniencing anyone. In fact, why not bring a wonderful veggie dish for everyone to share.

Answer 12

Refusing turkey wouldn't be rude, you're just making up excuses to eat it. So, you're not a vegetarian. After two years. Congrats.

Answer 13

Horrible, horrible, horrible. Yes, it will.



Goddam, no wonder why they're flipping out at you, dumbass.



For you to not eat turkey at your friends' house, would not be rude. But, you're just going to throw away 2 years of vegetarianism to please your friends?



So much for passion these days...

Answer 14

Either your rude to one friend that will stay alive and get over it, or you're rude to the turkey that died for you. I know that it will be dead already, but if you all eat a lot they might say "We didn't have enough turkey; let's get TWO next year!" If you eat meat, you're not a vegetarian. The two years will end if you at the turkey.

Answer 15

Vegetable is not only a technological term, it is a cooking term. So the qualifications to become vegetable are not very coherent, which is why we have cases like the tomato: people argue both ways.

Answer 16

I actually favor vegetables but like fruits that we use in salad such as tomatoes and avocados.

Answer 17

Don't let an omnivore try to define you and your manners. If your friend cannot accept the fact that you're a vegetarian, then he/she's the one that's being rude, not you. Stick to your principles and buy some tofurkey slices and mushroom gravy.

Answer 18

you'l be fine, the stomach will be OK.\If I was going to break the meat-fast I would have something less dry than turkey though....

! anyway, you will be fine.

Answer 19

Sticking to your beliefs is not rude. If your friend invited you..she should have something planned for you to eat. You could always ask her or bring your own main dish.

Answer 20

You know what? Life is short so if this is a "one off" so be it. And even if it isn't, so what?



Your question was about your stomach. You should be just fine. Our human stomachs are pretty resilient.

Answer 21

I think you might not get sick at all. I can't say for sure though..

About 6 months ago I accidently ate a piece of chicken because it was accidently put in my sandwich from a fast food place. I didn't get sick or anything, but I was worried I might.

Answer 22

your stomach probably will react as your body will get used to eating/not eating certain things.

if youve managed to stick to it for 2 years then why ruin it?

try eating quorn turkey.

if your guests are decent people they wont be bothered about you not eating the turkey.

Answer 23

2 years without any kind of dead animal and yet this Thanksgiving you're ready to give it all up?! I don't understand WHY you were so diligent about following a vegetarian diet for 2 YEARS and then be willing to go against your beliefs and indulge in some slaughtered turkey so you won't be 'rude' to the hosts.



If they are ppl of decency, they will understand and accept your vegetarian lifestyle. Consider bringing your own vegetarian dish such as Tofurky or stuffed squash to have as an alternative or better yet share with them.



If you really want to try some turkey out of curiosity, it probably will be huge letdown. Not only will it probably smell and taste unpleasant (too game-y and foul-smelling), your stomach will probably become upset. Then you'll end up disappointed in yourself than the meal.



The last time I became overly curious, I wanted to kick myself. I tried a small piece of beef brisket to see if I would find it to be delicious after being a vegetarian for 8 months. DISGUSTING. The foul texture and rotten taste really had me wondering why I worked myself up to try it in the first place! I wanted to puke after I chewed on a piece of fat!

Answer 24

yes it will probally handle it but why would that change anything your meant to be a vegetarian! im a vegetarian and ive been one all my life.

I dont see why you would want to eat an animal that had a life:(



:( Hazie

Answer 25

Then please do no call yourself a vegetarian if your going to eat meat. If she's your friend simply tell her that You've chosen not to eat animals..she will understand.. two years is a long time please don't throw it away!

Answer 26

it may

2 years is enough time for your body to become used to what it does and doesnt eat



why cant you just explain your a vegetarian?

i think its more rude to lie to people than to show them respect and be honest

Answer 27

Just eat a picture of a turkey and use your imagination to think about what it tastes like.

Answer 28

As long as the turkey is fully cooked, your stomach will be fine.



Bon-appetit!

Answer 29

Vegetarians don't eat dead birds. It's not rude to stick to your principles.



No one could know how your individual body will react.

Answer 30

Your body will be thanking you since you will be getting much needed nuitrients your bodys been lacking for years. Enjoy

Answer 31

No, your stomach will be fine. It`ll welcome it and enjoy it!