Explanation:
The proverb is itself an advice for people to dress appropriately in what would
suit the taste of the surrounding society because people care for how you look
rather than what kind of food you like to eat.
The proverb is sometimes used
to express defense for one's own choice in eating.
Example 1:
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What disgusting food are you eating? |
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Eat what
pleases you and wear what pleases others.
[None of your business … food is a personal taste] |
Example 2:
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What do you think of this dress? The idea just came to my
mind.
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Are you kidding? That is too fancy for our event. |
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You are right. Eat
what pleases you and wear what pleases others.
[You are right … not a right choice for our society/the
event and nobody's gonna like it] |
Example 3:
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You must eat eggs at morning … it's full of protein and
energy. |
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Mom … I said I don't like it. Eat
what pleases you and wear what pleases others.
[Mom … It's my right to choose which type of food that
I like] |
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