About the labeling thing, instead of “vegan” you could say, I eat only plant derived food. I don’t think saying “I’m vegan” saves time though. Because people will ask you to explain what you mean anyway. That goes for any label really. It’s a good thing. I don’t I want to connect with the person directly, not the label they use to describe themselves (and others)?

Yeah, labels of any kind works only so much. You are pretty much vegan, but the pure vegan make raise their eyebrows when they find out you are licking honey. They don’t understand how much you love the bees. Or how about leather shoes, etc? I guess real vegan wouldn’t wear them. . .

When I drive out of town, I see lots of cows and sheep freely roaming in the meadow. I haven’t noticed chickens because I’m on freeway, but I guess there are lots of happy hens, too. I’m not sure how long or how much eggs I’d eat, but for now, that choice works for me.