Do As I Say, Not As I Do
(follow my advice, but don’t’ follow my example)

- For heaven’s sake, Dave. You smell like a chimney. How many times do I have to tell you that smoking is going to eat your lungs and take years off your life?
- You can talk all you want – but look at you!
- Never mind me. Do as I say, not as I do.
- But you’ve been smoking ever since you were a teenager.
- Just because I made a mistake doesn’t mean you have you repeat it. I’m telling you to follow my advice, not me example.
- OK. You win. I’ll try. But why don’t we both try to stop? Maybe we can help each other out.
- You’re on. I’ll give it a whirl.

From 101 American English Proverbs (Understanding Language and Culture Through Commonly Used Sayings) by Harry Collins. Illustrated by Mario Risso

Jennifer Díaz Green

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