Prodding Questions

Almost every time a new person learns that I am a vegan, they ask questions. While sometimes the questions are sincere, there are times when the questioner is just prodding. Just trying to be offensive. Just trying to build walls, find an error in my thought processes, find a reason that their food choices are superior to mine (or a reason that food choices don't exist - i.e., "humans can't live without meat).

I love and appreciate sincere questions about my lifestyle, and I think I answer those politely. The times I have trouble answering with tact are when people come at me with prodding questions.

Below are some funny yet infuriating questions I've been asked. Yes, they're all real.

• "Where do you get your vitamin C?"
• "You worry about her, don't you? Because of her diet?" -To my mom from a coworker, upon meeting her for the first time.
• "You're not one of those people who thinks milking a cow is wrong, are you?" -From an elderly family member.
• "Is your hair falling out yet?"
• "What do you eat when you go to McDonald's??"

Please ask questions when you sincerely want to hear the answers. And if you just want an excuse to think I'm stupid or wrong or dying, please keep it to yourself.