THE FIRST RULE OF going vegan-ish is don't talk about going vegan-ish! There are lots of internet memes about not needing to bother asking if someone is vegan, as they will tell you within a moment of meeting them, and they make me cringe. I advise people to wait afew months before telling anyone beyond their immediate friends and family that they're making changes to their lifestyle, as you need to see how you feel and what changes you want to make before being questioned about it. It's really important that you figure out what kind of vegan lifestyle feels right to you. There are support groups (and also pressure groups) online, and while both serve a purpose, this is your journey and you are in the driver's seat. Whether it's a meatless Monday or an occasional dairy-free latte, there isn't a rule book for going vegan - it's your choice, and timeline, entirely. You are doing this because you have chosen to and that it's your decision. However, you don't have the right to decide what other people choose to eat, bore them to tears by going on and on about your diet or give out to them for eating sausage rolls in front of you. Let people be drawn in by how good your food looks or how well you seem to be feeling.