Persuading

In most recent experience, I had to persuade more than just one person. It seems that I have this experience quite often because each time someone finds out I'm a vegetarian, I not only have to explain to them why but persuade them that it is a good idea. I found that if I don't persuade them, they look at me doubtfully. First I tell them my reason, next I go into some of the pros of being vegetarian. I also tell them that if I raised my own animals then I wouldnt mind eating meat because then I become more level with them. I never try to force anyone into it because I feel that it is everyones own choice. I do like being able to tell them the healthy side of it so that they can think about it for themselves. I find that it also is good not to tell someone that they are eating wrong and harming themselves because then that just puts the person into defense mode and makes them want to argue with you.