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Entity reports on how to politely tell your dinner host you're vegan.

Vegans and dinner events often don’t mix. You don’t want to be that person who makes everyone else roll their eyes. But you also don’t want to compromise your own beliefs. Most importantly, you don’t want to be rude to your hosts by botching their planned menu for the night.

You’re also probably wondering what you’re going to eat and if it’s going to be another one of those nights where you go hungry.

First, take a deep breath and relax. Most likely, both you and the host want everyone to be comfortable. Give your host some credit. After all, the main reason he or she organized this event is to have a night where everyone is having a good time and enjoying the food.

If you’re unsure how to approach this dinner party dilemma, here are a few things that can help with making the night an enjoyable experience.

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1 Tell Your Host Beforehand.

If you and the host aren’t exactly BFFs and she is unaware of your diet, it is important to let her know your restrictions. It’s all about communication. Tell her you’re grateful for the invitation and would love to make it, you just think she should know that you have a plant-based diet.

Don’t think that telling your host about being vegan is rude or inconsiderate. It might be a little annoying at first, but hiding it will appear extremely inconsiderate when you get there and aren’t eating any of her food. To avoid this, be straight up about your diet from the start.

2 Offer to Bring Your Own Dish.

After you’ve broken the hard-hitting news to the host, offer to bring a dish that fits your dietary restrictions. You don’t want him scrambling trying to figure out what additional dish to make or order. Best-case scenario? He has you covered and a vegan option is already on the menu.

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If you decide to whip up your own dish, make sure to get the go-ahead from the host first. Don’t just take it upon yourself to bring a dish without saying anything. Always be considerate of his or her plans for the evening.

3 Concentrate on The Host’s Efforts.

Whether or not your host was able to accommodate your dietary restrictions, it’s always best to be kind, focus on the positive and roll with the punches. Be thankful and considerate to the host; this will allow you to enjoy the night without having to worry about your hunger pangs.

While the worst-case scenario is that you aren’t able to eat anything the entire night, remember that you’re not going to starve. So just enjoy the night and everyone’s company. And if you are absolutely unsure what is going to be served and you’re afraid of being hangry, eat a little something beforehand to hold you over.

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