If you're a vegetarian and you'd rather have eggs instead of sausage -- do not attempt this at IHOP. You will have to debate the manager.
- Manager: "Chickens are eggs."
- Friend and I: "What?"
- Manager: "If you eat eggs, you're eating chicken."
- Me: "Um. No."
- Friend: "Do you know how eggs are made?"
- Manager: "Well, they come from chickens."
- Friend: "Yes, but they're not actually chicken."
- Manager: "But they come from chickens, so you're still using an animal."
- Me: "We know. We said we're vegetarians, not vegans. We eat eggs and dairy."
- Manager: "You're still using an animal though."