One new thing I have experienced in Washington, that I don't recall in Utah, was the door to door meat salesman. Maybe because in Utah everyone has a friend or a neighbor that is a farmer that they can get some bulk meat from cheap, or maybe because my parents got that doorbell ring before I could, but...
Here in Washington, I get a visit once or twice a year with these guys telling me they have the cheapest meat prices, but you have to buy bulk and have a big freezer, not to mention it costs a lot of money.
I have always had a dilemma as a single person that I don't need that much meat, so its hard to get rid of these guys for me. Yesterday, I found the quickest solution ever.
Bit of a personal note, for those who don't know, starting about two years ago I decided to cut back the meat in my diet. Coming from a meat and potatoes family, I used to eat meat as the main part of my every meal. Well, I guess living by hippies has rubbed off on me. I now eat meat only once to three times (not days, meals) a week depending on my roommate and if I am a guest in someones house. My own meals I either do vegetarian or Pescetarian (Fish/seafood but not other animal flesh). I rarely buy meat- only if I am planning a special meal for friends. I am not a vegan- I eat eggs, cheese and that sort of thing, and I do have a little meat each week. Mainly I just believe in moderation, and I don't think my previous habits were healthy for me or moderate in my meat consumption. I don't eat red meat except on very rare occasions. This is my own personal preference and I don't say this because I think everyone else should eat as I do. Now, however, you can get an accurate picture as to why I have no need for the door to door meat market, and why I also was not lying with my response to the salesman.
So there we were, me and my friend who had come over to enjoy the latest episode of Doctor Who. Just as my friend stepped up to my door, up came the salesman. He started the pitch I've heard all to often, and very quickly I was able to respond "Thank you, but I am a vegetarian" a true enough statement that very quickly got rid of the salesman, and got me a "wow!! good job" from my friend. Never thought of that approach before. I don't think meat salesmen will be a problem for me in the future.
Here in Washington, I get a visit once or twice a year with these guys telling me they have the cheapest meat prices, but you have to buy bulk and have a big freezer, not to mention it costs a lot of money.
I have always had a dilemma as a single person that I don't need that much meat, so its hard to get rid of these guys for me. Yesterday, I found the quickest solution ever.
Bit of a personal note, for those who don't know, starting about two years ago I decided to cut back the meat in my diet. Coming from a meat and potatoes family, I used to eat meat as the main part of my every meal. Well, I guess living by hippies has rubbed off on me. I now eat meat only once to three times (not days, meals) a week depending on my roommate and if I am a guest in someones house. My own meals I either do vegetarian or Pescetarian (Fish/seafood but not other animal flesh). I rarely buy meat- only if I am planning a special meal for friends. I am not a vegan- I eat eggs, cheese and that sort of thing, and I do have a little meat each week. Mainly I just believe in moderation, and I don't think my previous habits were healthy for me or moderate in my meat consumption. I don't eat red meat except on very rare occasions. This is my own personal preference and I don't say this because I think everyone else should eat as I do. Now, however, you can get an accurate picture as to why I have no need for the door to door meat market, and why I also was not lying with my response to the salesman.
So there we were, me and my friend who had come over to enjoy the latest episode of Doctor Who. Just as my friend stepped up to my door, up came the salesman. He started the pitch I've heard all to often, and very quickly I was able to respond "Thank you, but I am a vegetarian" a true enough statement that very quickly got rid of the salesman, and got me a "wow!! good job" from my friend. Never thought of that approach before. I don't think meat salesmen will be a problem for me in the future.
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