The Waiter: Oh you’re vegan, we have a nice Salmon dish and I can ask the chef to not use any butter. How does that sound?
Me: I'm in the mood for golden retriever. Just spare the butter.
It does make a difference that you're vegan by principle rather than deathly allergic. In terms of how the kitchen legally has to handle the food and ALL the equipment used to prep and present it.
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The Waiter: Oh you’re vegan, we have a nice Salmon dish and I can ask the chef to not use any butter. How does that sound?
Me: I'm in the mood for golden retriever. Just spare the butter.