Most effective "tools" for converting people to the vegan lifestyle

What books/movies/articles have you have the most success with?

tags: convert vegan

asked Nov 24 '10 at 23:39

martin ♦
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Personally, I would never try to convert anyone to a vegan lifestyle - or any other.

I would greatly resent it if my meat-eating friends tried to convert me to a carniverous diet. I don't want people to tell me what to eat and what not to eat. I try to give the same respect to others.

(Nov 25 '10 at 07:09) Mikl

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Definitely The China Study for me. It has converted a few people, nearly converted a few others, and currently in the process of converting another (I hope).

Earthlings has also nearly converted a few people for me, but I don't think any of them committed to it.

answered Nov 24 '10 at 23:40

martin ♦
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1	be positive .....maybe offer to watch or show them some videos .....invite them to a vegan dinner ..... answered Nov 25 '10 at 22:27 paigemarie 91●3

Show them any animal cruelty video on PETA webpage or on youtube even.
Watching a cow get hung upside down and left to bleed out after having its throat slit turned me ;)

Also! to Mikl:
don't you understand the implications of a vegan diet? i know you have to have a reason for being vegan, and dont you think those reasons are justified in todays society?
I think trying to convert people is an act of ecoconservation, and honestly it truely is if you think about how detrimental the meat industry is to the environment.
i always convert people with telling them how healthy and great I feel. I am also much more active and fit then most people I talk to about this. I've converted alot of people that way
and honesty they are happier for it.
Usually works better with girls then guys tho lol

answered Dec 07 '11 at 11:54

bmiller3
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I agree with Martin on the China Study. Earthlings was also good. Honestly though just showing people the changes in your life seem to help for me.

I also use MilkProCon for the Milk argument. While it has the pro-side I point out that the studies seem to originate from Milk Producers and not serious academics. Most people aren't even aware there is a con side to the milk argument so as least it gets them thinking.

answered Dec 16 '11 at 16:04