Short answer: No, I have never experienced so much as a sideways glance in response to my choice to enjoy a vegan lifestyle.

It may be interesting to know that I live in a rural area of western NY and that I know of not one other vegan in our area. I share that to say that veganism is not a common practice in our area. Even so, those people who become aware of my choice most often react with curiosity and questions if they react at all. Of equal interest may be that it is rare that I share the fact that I am a vegan and perhaps that is the key to not encountering harassment. Specifically, I don't make my choice an important part of my relationship with others and even less so do I share an opinion about how others choose to live.

Regarding travel outside of our small town area, I have traveled across the US and abroad and in doing so have not encountered harassment nor discouragement from the Good Folks that I have enjoyed meeting. Again, when the topic arises it is generally greeted with warm curiosity.

Reading and answering posts on Quora.com, interacting with other folks in the various social media groups in which I participate, it is apparent that there is some degree of animosity expressed towards vegans, regardless of never having personally experienced it. I read stories of verbal abuse and even physical attacks on vegans. More, it seems, the general societal view of vegans is that they are preachy, prissy, judgmental and intolerable to be with. Below are some articles and resources that discuss the hate of vegans.

• https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/05/opinions/vegans-hatred-gbr-intl/index.html
• https://www.newsweek.com/world-vegan-day-why-do-meat-eaters-hate-vegans-so-much-1196273
  
• https://www.theplantway.com/why-meat-eaters-get-angry-with-vegans/
  
• https://www.quora.com/Why-do-you-hate-veganism
  

As a vegan I am happy to offer that I do not judge other's choices about what to eat and consume. I live my best life when I imagine that each person that I meet is doing their very best to behave in a way that best supports their aspirations and commitments. After all, that is the wellspring of my own behavior.