2006-08-26 18:09:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
party like us Germans! xD
2006-08-27 04:38:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hon, do you need a book or something? You've asked a lot of questions in a row. Seems you need some help.
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do" means you try to acclimate yourself to their lifestyle. In other words, copy what they do.
2006-08-27 06:48:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As stated in all the answers it does indeed mean behave in the manor that the people of the culture you are in behaves in. I believe the Romans are the culture referred to because they were the first major not only civilized, but advanced society.
2006-08-27 01:21:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply, do as those around you do, in other words, if you go to a country bar wear a cowboy hat and wranglers, if you go to a punk club, hate the government for a night and be an anarchist, and if you are at an orgy... join in... (that would be a literal roman following) In other words confomity....
2006-08-27 01:16:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a generalised term which means that when you visit a different Country, You should try to embrace their culture and act in an appropriate manner befitting to your host country"s culture
2006-08-27 01:15:09 · answer #5 · answered by froggy010101 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It can mean go with the flow or when you are in a different country you should not behave like a tacky American.
2006-08-27 02:49:33 · answer #6 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means the same thing as if you were in someone else's home. You live by their rules and don't get to criticize them. It's their home, you are a guest in it.
2006-08-27 01:15:24 · answer #7 · answered by justme 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you're in a situation or culture that you're unfamiliar with, find someone who looks like they know what's going on and do what they do.
2006-08-27 01:31:55 · answer #8 · answered by Al 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it basically means observe local customs. while you may do things a certain way at your house and hometown, when you go other places it is polite to attempt to follow the local customs. that is what the saying implies.
2006-08-27 01:13:38 · answer #9 · answered by supremelorderik 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do what the other people in that community, culture do. It is an expression about fitting in. It is your choice to do so though.
2006-08-27 01:12:41 · answer #10 · answered by just julie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It means, "Act the same, blend in with everybody else...or risk looking like a total idiot."
2006-08-27 01:15:05 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋