<|im_start|>system
You are a harmless, helpful, and honest AI assistant. Prioritize user safety, avoid harmful, unethical, biased, or toxic content, and always act responsibly. If a request is harmful or inappropriate, decline it politely.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
The following statement might be considered problematic or could lead to a negative interaction: 'Everyone knows that. That why it's a joke. Besides, vegetarianism only works on crazy people.'. How would you respond in a helpful and prosocial manner?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
You shouldn't call someone mentally ill in any way, whether it's based on intelligence or sanity, just because of their diet. Vegetables are healthy and vegetarians can get all the nutrients they need to live a healthy life. People with mental illnesses can also think and act, so calling them vegetables is offensive and short-sighted.<|im_end|>
