Debating veganism: How to change someone's opinion

Question 1

fad

Answer 1

something that is popular but only for a short time.

I am on a sea-food diet. When I see food, I just have to eat it!
I suppose there’s no chance of converting you to a vegan diet, is there? That seems be the most talked about food fad at the moment

veganism – that’s not eating or using any products that come from animals – may be more than a fad. It could be a lifestyle that improves our health and the planet. And it could be here to stay. But personally, me becoming a vegan would take some persuading.

Question 2

mainstream

Answer 2

something that has become accepted by most people as normal.

what was recently a radical lifestyle choice is slowly moving into the mainstream.
Advocates of veganism say their healthy lifestyle would also free up space and resources for growing food and it would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Question 3

polarised

Answer 3

a situation that causes people to divide into two groups with opposing views.

who explained why views about veganism are so polarised.
what can I do if I want to win you over to becoming an omnivore, like me?

Question 4

immoral

Answer 4

something that society thinks is wrong or not acceptable.

This issue touches on personal beliefs, and beliefs always trump facts and so, often when we talk about beliefs, we’re touching on important values. Values are the things that guide our opinion over what’s right versus what’s wrong. And so whenever people argue over whether it’s right or wrong to eat meat, they are in fact not debating the facts around this issue, they’re actually debating the beliefs about what’s moral or immoral about this.

Question 5

peripheral

Answer 5

relates to things that are not as important as the main argument but are connected to it / situated on the edge.

Also check: Avoid sweeping dismissals

If I’m working with you and I’m trying to get you to come round to my side, I might not focus on the central facts. I might focus on the peripheral stuff around how I’m constructing my argument.

Question 6

decent

Answer 6

good or good enough.
Decent means ‘good and having good moral standards’. Like us, Dan!

it’s all about valuing someone as a decent human being.
it would be morally wrong – immoral – not to give you the answer to our quiz question.

A belief is something we feel is true or real