As a non-vegan, if people tell me they’re vegan I won’t necessarily feel judged but can ensure they get a reasonable choice of food they will feel comfortable eating
Whereas if they describe themselves as a “pro-animal person” it sounds like someone who likes puppies (or if activism is implied, potentially more extreme than vegans, though of course that very much depends on how much they elaborate!). Alternatives like “I prefer plant-based food” sound like a taste preference or fad diet.
As a non-vegan, if people tell me they’re vegan I won’t necessarily feel judged but can ensure they get a reasonable choice of food they will feel comfortable eating
Whereas if they describe themselves as a “pro-animal person” it sounds like someone who likes puppies (or if activism is implied, potentially more extreme than vegans, though of course that very much depends on how much they elaborate!). Alternatives like “I prefer plant-based food” sound like a taste preference or fad diet.