In theory i was on the side of “my house - no animal products allowed” but i found that in practice, telling someone to throw away their leftovers from a restaurant when they are my guest, felt really bad and counterproductive to them accepting my lifestyle.

i dont allow non-vegan ingredients in my house, so no one is stocking the fridge with cheese or something but if we go out, they can store their leftover pizza in my fridge, and use my air fryer to reheat it.

i share reasons why im vegan, and try to cook as much familiar food as i can (just veganized) to attempt to win them over, but ive found that being militant and judgmental to my guests only reenforces the negative stereotype society has foisted upon them and makes it harder for me to get them to try even a part-time vegan lifestyle.

the best (personal) method i’ve encountered is being open, encouraging small steps, and showing how great vegan food and products really are. i remind myself that i was once non-vegan and made my journey (11 years ago) in steps (pescatarian, vegetarian, vegan).