Don't sweat it! I think it's all apart of the learning process. Just try again tomorrow, and learn from the mistakes of the day prior.

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It happens to every one at some point. It's hard to avoid everything all the time. The world is an imperfect place and humans are imperfect creatures. Just move on and do the best you can tomorrow.

Mistakes are awesome! That's how we learn...perhaps you can take from this experience that it is totally ok to ask questions when you order, and make requests. They may or may not be accommodated but it really is okay to ask. (nicely, of course). If nothing else, it might make the restaurant consider having vegan options in the future.

If you are going to be rigidly legalistic about it, it seems like it will be a pretty miserable existence. Tomorrow is a new day which means a chance for a new beginning.
Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not break...even when eating!

I sometimes make a mistake, but wouldn't give up! I find a bit of research and forward planning is helpful. Always ask about vegan options and explain your diet. You'll be surprised at how many places can either accommodate you or are happy to make you something that fits :-)

For the record, my family was invited to eat at a church member's home on Sunday...chicken & sausage gumbo; this is like the holy grail of meals down here in South LA and, yes, I caved...and it was SO GOOD! I didn't beat myself up about it though, I just enjoyed a little bit of home cooking and got back on the wagon on Monday. So you are not alone!

Traveling is always quite an adventure for me and my vegan needs. I've learned long ago to never order off the menu without a thoroughly questioning. Sometimes even the most innocent steamed vegetable dishes are cooked with butter. If your at the hotel restaurant, ask the waiter as many questions as you need. They are there to serve you. You are paying for that food and their service. If it's ordering for room-service, call in to start the interrogation (lol..) before you make your choice(s).

I make a few trips a year here and there and I've found it to be rather exciting to explore my food options by planning ahead. I do Google searches for nearby vegan options and have my Happy Cow app ready on my phone.

Thanksgiving can be rather frustrating but that was before I learned to plan ahead. I know that my family means well but plain grilled portobella mushrooms can only satiate that much. Instead, I plan sides, an entree and dessert - no more missing out on the yumminess of this holiday for me!