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The Indian subcontinent is so densely populated, very few areas can support hunting. It does happen in some rural areas. Sport hunting is not really a thing though. Most Indians (statistically) are vegetarian, and essentially obligate vegetarian due to the population density (also enforced by religion), though ‘vegetarian’ can include eggs, fish, and sometimes chicken depending on the person, time, etc. Indian Muslim…
> though ‘vegetarian’ can include eggs, fish, and sometimes chicken depending on the person, time, etc. What is the purpose of the word vegetarian if one uses it to mean consuming some animals but not others? Vegan = no animals used to make food Vegetarian = no animals consumed Ovo lacto vegetarian = vegetarian that eats eggs and dairy (I guess additional clarifiers in case someone thinks vegetarian does not include…
For most people Vegetarian means no animal is killed - so eggs are ok.
In fact, some people claim egg is veg to convince people to consume eggs as protein source. For proper clarity, some people use eggetarian for eggs allowed.
Seafood as veg, I guess is more a concept outside India, as consuming seafood is not seen as killing animals.
Depending on how the question was interpreted, Vegetarian might mean: May eat outside, but will not cook non-veg at home May eat non-veg only if veg option is not available.
Kind Advice for the meat eaters when lunch is brought in office:
-- Do not finish the only 2 vegetarian sandwiches because you wanted to see what the impossible burger tastes like.
-- Try not finish the cheese pizzas first and then touch the pepperonis later, if there are people who will come to the lunch table later
It is for this reason I always say Veg so that there is still some count available for people who need it.
Fun Facts:
Food packaging (and restaurant menus) in India show "signal" of green or red circle to indicate veg or not.
Airlines have a menu option of Hindu meal and Veg meal. Hindu meal can have chicken and omelet (or may not). Veg meal could be just salad and fruits. Many Indians pre-order Hindu and get confused when they get chicken. For me it is easier to pre-order Hindu and get cooked food with spices, and I can skip if it is chicken (or ask for veg).
[Jain meal is further restricted to veg grown above ground]