'Smell of meat upsets us' Vegan family sends scathing note to neighbour for hosting BBQ
The letter was put in an envelope with the words "last warning" written on it.
A vegan family sent a "last warning" to their neighbours after they hosted a BBQ in their garden, despite the first note asking them to close their window when cooking meat.
The row sparked debate, with some deeming the request "reasonable" while others encouraged the family to throw another BBQ in defiance, saying that no one has the right to dictate what happens in your own garden.
Despite their pleas falling on deaf ears, the vegans issued a "last warning".
The first note, penned by 'Sarah, Wayne and kids', read: "Hello neighbour, could you please shut your side window when cooking please? My family are vegan (we eat only plant-based foods) and the smell of the meat you cook makes us feel sick and upset. We would appreciate your understanding."
Yet, the follow-up letter took a more confrontational tone, accusing the neighbour of mockery and rudeness.
The author claimed deliberate provocation, saying: "I raised my concerns of the smell of meat making my family feel sick and upset and you go and have a barbecue on Saturday night inviting lots of people, and you knew this would affect me and my family."
The family was taken aback to discover their letter had gone viral. "My friend Tina told me you took my letter to social media and it backfired on you which is 'just desserts'."
The correspondence ended with a stern warning: "Please no more BBQs and please keep that window closed when cooking otherwise I'm going to report you and go to social media too."
Despite the plea, the letter found its way online once again, sparking debate. One individual lambasted the approach, saying: "This is unbelievable, they want to tell you how to live in your own home."
Yet another countered with a call for mutual respect: "They are both in the wrong! ! It's such a shame that this is our society now no commUNITY! ! #1 If you're asking someone to shut their window just shut your bloody own... #2 You can't tell another person how to live their lives or what to do, you make the changes for yourself. #3 If your neighbour has asked you something kindly that you don't agree with address it respectfully like an adult."