what does "to each his own" mean?

Question

does this mean everybody is different

Answer 1

that means every man for himself

Answer 2

Everybody approaches things in their own way; it doe not necessarily mean one way is better than the other, it's just that people have differing needs and attitudes

Answer 3

It means the same as 'different strokes for different folks'. Each person has their own likes, dislikes, preferences and ways of doing things. So "to each, his own" means that every one has their own preferences.

Answer 4

This means " everyone is entitled to his own opinion".
It is often used when someone holds an opinion or taste which is different from our own. Perhaps your friend tells you she is going on a vacation to Algeria and you are discussing her plans with your brother. You might say, "Algeria wouldn't be 'my' first choice, but to each his own". Different strokes for different folks.

Answer 5

It means everyone has a different outlook on life and living it. That should be respected, but most of the time is not.

Answer 6

What it means is that each person is entitled to their own taste. Say you're in a bar and someone comes in and orders a mixture of cola and red wine, with a splash of chocolate sauce. Wierd, but "to each his own".

Answer 7

It basically means that your accept and respect the fact that everyone has the right to do what makes them happy and to make their own decisions.

Answer 8

It means different things make different people happy

Answer 9

YEP!
it does mean that everybody is different.

EACH PERSON HAS THEIR OWN ...
desires
tastes
etc etc...

A similar saying is:
Whatever makes you happy.

Answer 10

It means many things; respecting others; their ideas and perspectives, morals and standards, others lifestyles,the person that others are,and who they have become, it is often used as a closing statement within others,probable gossip.

Answer 11

kinda
it means each person to his own beliefs kinda thing