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Would Korean people really react to someone becoming a vegetarian as if it were unhealthy and incredibly weird?
H Lee I am Korean and I am the only "vegetarian" in our family. For that matter, I am the only vegetarian when I am around my Korean friends & family. I am …moreI am Korean and I am the only "vegetarian" in our family. For that matter, I am the only vegetarian when I am around my Korean friends & family. I am not a die-hard vegetarian, meaning I will eat meat if I need to. In Korean culture, social conformity is very important. You don't want to inconvenience anyone. Between that and gluten-free madness Americans here who ask what is in every food served, I would definitely prefer my culture. I am a silent vegetarian. I don't want to inconvenience anyone because of my diet choice that is based on the ethical issue. I think this is as Korean as it can get.(less)
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The Vegetarian
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