I thought I skipped this stage but I think I'm beginning to feel the rage part of the new vegan experience. It's coming out in a resistance to doing housework related to animal agriculture. Specifically, I don't want to do dishes that have animal substances on them. Is this a reasonable position? I'm thinking that I can strike a compromise by simply soaking the animal-stained dishes rather than scrubbing them. Is this a good approach to living with non-vegans? What do you guys think?

Would it be a good idea to consistently pay for Lion's club breakfast and just drink coffee or orange juice and whenever I am questioned about it succinctly say something like "I happen to be vegan" and engage with the community or would it be better to retreat to vegan social enclaves like this one?

I live in a rural area with a strong hunting culture + it feels like hearts and minds are going to come over slowly, if at all. Dr. Robert Glover in his Dating Essentials for Men talks about "expanding your route" and even though if this behavior is not likely to attract anyone, I think it might be wise to engage anyhow.

Opinions welcome!