2006-08-25 08:08:51 · 27 answers · asked by n8van2 2 in Travel ➔ Italy ➔ Rome
no... dont go to arkansas and mess with your cousins
2006-08-25 08:11:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The expression applies anywhere you go. In Rome do as the Romans do.Just follow suite, if the natives are doing it, then it's an acceptable thing to do. If you were visiting Mexico and everyone takes a Siesta, then take a Siesta.In Ir ac where the women cover there heads, on the streets, and public places, it's a good idea for the females, in the group to wear a head cover.
2006-08-25 08:23:21 · answer #2 · answered by kayboff 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just means that you should embrass the culture of the place you are. When you are in France eat at a side walk cafe. When in Copenhagen sit in a park with a beer. When in the middle east eat falafel and smoke a shisha. And when in Rome don't wait for traffic light because they mean nothing just cross the street waving your arms or you will be sitting there all day.
2006-08-25 08:44:21 · answer #3 · answered by Constant_Traveler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't apply only to cities but to cultures. This means that if you visit a foreign country you should try to understand the traditions and culture of the people living there. It's a proverb for being interested in what happens outside your own country and your own little world.
2006-08-25 08:14:10 · answer #4 · answered by simse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, common sense dictates that when in a foreign country, it is probably best for you to leave your culture at home and submerge yourself in their culture as you are just a guest. If one does not like the culture, then my advice would be to not go there.
In Italy, when in Rome, do as Romans do...or even better, when in Italy, do as Italians do.
Cheers!
Rick
2006-08-25 08:46:23 · answer #5 · answered by Rick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The expression applies to every city/town. This is a way to 'blend in' and not 'stand out' like you're new there.
2006-08-25 08:12:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you stumble into a Wal*Mart, you have to act like a middle-aged menstruating cow in front of all the cashiers and ask for free stuff because the thing you wanted is not in stock.
Because, "When in Rome..."
2006-08-25 08:11:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
general expression to imply when in a city does as the locals do
2006-08-25 08:10:51 · answer #8 · answered by sbouasri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It applies to wherever you are at the time. City, country, airpline,underground tunnel.
2006-08-25 08:13:32 · answer #9 · answered by old_woman_84 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a cliche - so you don't have to be in a city even. You could be at a roller rink and go skating b/c that is what the culture is there.
2006-08-25 08:10:46 · answer #10 · answered by Sharp Marble 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It applies to all cities. However, Rome sounds better than "When in Podunk, do what Podunkers do". (Sorry, Podunk)
2006-08-25 08:12:47 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋