Summing it up for friends

Each to their own but my point was that if your friends arn't that smart then do you really think that telling them a baby cow dies for you to drink milk is going to sound right to them... They would think your the silly one lol I'm not saying it isn't a good way or anything what I'm saying is merely my own observations and opinion but your opinion sparked a question for me so I thought I'd ask... Because I have found that turning the question onto them asking why they do it is a way to open their curiosity also because no matter what silly come back they come up with all that you need to reply with is 'well you've obviously done your homework' (slight sarcasm) which will make them feel like 1, there missing out on the discussion 2, that they are not very educated which most omnis that generally cut you off don't like to look silly so by turning them into the discussion by lack of intelligence will make them wish to do their homework so they can 'beat' (totally not a competition in my eyes but most omnis see it as so)  you next time the discussion comes up... Which we all know they won't be able to 'beat' you lol this particular scenario is actually a great one it really does make them question them selves and it usually makes them realise that they have been going to extraordinary lengths to attempt to justify their actions... Most come back saying oh my I shouldn't have been so rude and dismissive to all those vegans (especially you because your their friend) when I had no idea...

I generally keep it brief, saying that I believe animals should not be harmed and there is no animal product available that doesn't hurt animals. The simple, "Do you think I would have done the research and still be vegan if it was cruelty-free?" works well for me.

I say that since animals feel pain and pleasure, and want to protect their lives, then I give them the right to be protected from harm. Nobody would argue if I said that about a dog or cat. I simply believe it applies to other animals as well.

I tell them I've had blood tests and I'm 100% healthy, no deficiencies whatsoever. I know that there are meat-eaters who are healthy, and vegans who are unhealthy - it all depends on looking after your nutrition.

I adhere to my beliefs in all that I eat and, since I'm healthy, I don't believe there is a reason I should do otherwise.

Yes, I bring up the bobby calf topic too. It's something that a lot of people don't know about! I never knew about it, and I think I found out a few weeks before I switched because it was a massive eye opener.

Luckily I don't get that sort of lecture from my friends, they're all really supportive I've found, and very interested in what I eat or what happens to the animals. I can be really good at the sort of like super calm controlled voice and a simple "I don't want to support animal cruelty" and a smirk is suffice most of the time

I showed my partner a picture of a bobby calf that was hit in the head with a hammer than cut up and was being wheeled away by the farmer.

He stopped eating dairy after that and also gave up eggs.  I can be a bit harsh at times but I make NO apologies for it.

Your friends ask you questions.. then get mad at you answering them?
Tell them "if you don't want to hear my answer, don't ask me a question"