In 1855, to the disgust of established missionaries, he adopted Chinese dress and a pigtail.

The families grew and integrated with the local Maharashtrian population adopting their language, dress and food.

Although universities that adopted academic dress assigned specific meanings to them, there was no consistency among the various sets of rules.

He never adopted American dress, culture or language and still spoke only Spanish.

Finally, in 1907, the entire student body adopted academic dress and by 1909 most of the faculty were also wearing such dress.

But more Chinese, particularly the young, are adopting Western dress and bright, bold colors.

Moreover he adopted local dress, and tried to set himself up as dictator.

Their audiences responded by adopting appropriate dress and props.

Portuguese rulers insisted the natives should adopt foreign food habits and dress.

To further gain support, many Jesuits adopted Chinese dress, customs, and language.