[emp]

Do people really speak this way? I would never refer to "Chik'n" verbally. But when seen on the box it does hint at what kind of texture/flavour one might expect. I wish there was an easy alternative as to not be reminded of the animal versions.

[puredemo]

Idk man, I know several vegetarians who would serve "Chicken Salad" without thinking to mention it's actually seitan (or whatever)

Not maliciously, of course, but long-term vegetarians get used to saying "chicken," "beef," etc. for fake meats.

[cbd1984]

> Idk man, I know several vegetarians who would serve "Chicken Salad" without thinking to mention it's actually seitan

Celiacs watch out.

(Seitan is gluten. It's literally just gluten. It is pure gluten from wheat. Feeding it to someone with a gluten allergy or sensitivity would be a great way to cause them serious problems. OTOH, if the Gluten-Free person in your life eats it, you now know something about them as a human being.)