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Discussing the practice of vegetarianism in specific context.

Discussing the practice of vegetarianism in specific context. Typically the practice of vegetarianism in a foreign culture or doing so as a visitor in that culture (whether visiting their country or home).

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When did veganism begin to become so popular and how?

I've been vegan since 2007. At that time, when we were standing in the street with our collective demonstrating against animal cruelty, most people didn't even know what vegetarianism was. Now, 10 years later, everybody talks about veganism:…
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How is the word "veg*n" used in oral communication?

Recently I saw someone use the word Veg*n on this site and I had never seen it before. According to wiktionary, it appears to be a term that includes both vegetarians and vegans. And indeed there is a question already on this site about its…
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Does personification of animals in fictional media like Peppa Pig and Donald Duck promote cultural reconsideration of those animals as delicacies?

I wondered whether Peppa was a pig to promote the idea of pigs as lovable pets rather than delicacies. It turns out that it wasn't the case. However, that led me wondering if there is any evidence that such personification of animals in fictional…
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Most suitable international cuisines or destinations for a vegetarian

My partner and I are avid travellers and are always planning our next (shoe string budget) trip. I don't want my vegetarianism to hold back where we can go but if possible I'd like to choose destinations where the local cuisine is…
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