Personal Preferences: Everyone Does to each his own
That might sound holier than thou, but it really is a phrase to which all of us should know the answer: to each his/her own. It’s the Swiss Army Knife of all phrases when it comes to personal preferences. Be it in deciding on what to eat, wear or even where is a good place for a holiday — this line comes as your pepper spray of indicating that everyone has their tastes.
What exactly does “to each his own” mean?
Basically, “to each their own” is one of those things people say to recognize that we all like different shit and it’s perfectly fine. And it serves as a reminder that there is no absolute good and bad, right or wrong. So, let’s pretend you are invited to a potluck dinner. There is the quintessential green bean casserole and lime Jell-O mold that shakes like a hula dancer. What is the latter may mortify you but others are having a blast with nostalgia. To me, this is where to each their own comes in handy- just let people enjoy what they want to eat without critiquing it.
Individuality in Taste
Everyone’s unique. The aforementioned heathens of the culinary world are those folks who think pineapple on pizza is simply made in heaven, but to me it should be classified with crimes against humanity. And that’s the beauty of it! Think about what if all people fit everything. It would certainly feel like a dystopian story that never gets anywhere. Where’s the fun in that?
Here are some everyday examples of “to each their own”:
The Coffee Conundrum
Some people are just crazy when it comes to coffee. There are those who like their coffee straight up black, others fans of the frothy lattes; and there’s always going to be a friend or coworker slamming in an entire gallon worth cream and sugar () because nothing will ever taste as good if it doesn’t have diabetes content on top. Others enjoy their coffee with a side of avocado toast or an accompanying donut * To Each Their Own — talks all the way? No matter where you land on the purist-flavor adventurer spectrum, all coffee is valid. I mean, who are we to judge another person’s morning routine.
Fashion Faux Pas
The fact that there is no accounting for taste, fashion being another prime example. Another’s “what the hell are they wearing” to one person is another’s on point fashion! We have all seen someone wearing something that makes you look twice, but self expression people! To someone else, you may be wearing the height of chicness in that neon green jacket.
Travel Preferences
Travel is where “everyone for themselves” really comes to life. For some, the mere idea of backpacking through obscure jungles might induce a high that others only experience with their feet in balmy sand sipping on margaritas. There is no ideal way to vacation. A staycation may seem lame to some, but if you love walking around town and trying out random coffee joints or just being a couch potato with your newest obsession on Netflix then that is the perfect vacay for you.
Personal Preferences and the Humor Within
In rare circumstances, it can slightly twist in the idiosyncrasies of personal preference. They are like the people who use only artisanal, hand-crafted free-range non-GMO soap because apparently regular soap is just too mainstream. It can be hard not to feel like whatever we consider “normal” or well-behaved should really apply universally, but ultimately everybody is a little weird. Life would be boring without that, right?
A gallery of Dolce & Gabbana hilarious worst looks
You know when someone is about to bust out the socks and sandals? To many, it is the complete opposite of fashionable and can be seen as one of the worst fashion sins possible.. Your sense of style is someone else’s suicide note. So the next time you catch some living life in socks and sandals, remember: this ain’t no cry for help — it’s a statement. Which, if any comfort is to be found in this fact…designs comes back around you know what shoes no one wants today could very well be the next status symbol tomorrow.
Food Follies
Do you ever feel that food preferences can be equally as polarising political views? For example, the great pineapple on a pizza debate. To some it is a culinary delight, to others they would not touch it with a ten foot pole. Its somewhat the ultimate social taste test. Anybody who opposes it better not be inviting themselves over to my barbecues post-pandemic, that’s for sure. And also no one will know their true friends are those disgusting he labeled quarantined at hot dog haters all along.
The Art of Complaining
It is amusing that people love to bitch about things they do not like. The next time somebody complains about the music, or decor, or food in a group setting…”… To each their own. You might think the playlist is mediocre and resent their decorating choices but that’s on them. That is, of course until you let it ruin your freaking day. In the end, your dislikes are not going to change how much fun you had at an event.
Celebrate Uniqueness And Smile
At its core, what makes “To each their own” so beautiful is learning to take differences in stride and even reveling them. Just that diversity of taste and opinion also helps the world to be a better place. It doesn’t matter if it is a weird fashion preference or most baffling dish they like, the less we judge those quirks from our friends and family members the better in enjoying life.
Here is the great secret of life: you do not have to like what others like, and they do not need to enjoy only things that mirror your tastes. Do not feel obligated to deviate from your own taste and style choices. So long as you do it with a sense of humor and an open mind when others make different decisions than the one you prefer. I mean, imagine a world where everyone always got pineapple on their pizza, or no one wore socks with sandals (idk who does but you get the point), and artisanal soap was pretty much 90% of your usual conversations.
The Silver Lining
That is why, this weekend or any day you are in a situation when what one likes others do not….try to keep it light. Chill out, get over itGuess what. But then again, if everybody agreed on everything, life would be pretty boring.
In other words, as I like to say and think you should begin saying too: let people enjoy things. See, eat that pineapple pizza my guy, wear them sock with sandals if you really feel like it or take your stay-cation and frolic on the beach. AND — when someone you come across, in- real-life or even on that grand device we all are chained to (the cell), seems so far off the chosen path; and making un-thought-of choices and decisions just smile…they must be reaching out for their plate at life’s buffet.
