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Internet users rallied in defense of the burger-eating passenger, with one person writing: “Just because she’s vegetarian doesn’t mean she can dictate others’ dietary choices.”

Another added: “While I empathize with aversions to meat smells, expecting everyone to accommodate one’s preferences on a plane is unreasonable.”

“This isn’t her personal space; she should adjust her expectations accordingly,” a further user wrote.

“Public transportation comes with its challenges, but eating on a plane is standard practice,” someone else chimed in.

What started as a simple meal evolved into a broader discussion on respecting different dietary preferences and working on compromising in communal settings.

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