2006-09-10 17:52:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
great answers thank you
2006-09-10 18:13:22 · update #1
the complete saying is "When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do."
it means follow local custums (in dress, language, actions, etc.) when you are in another culture, a very good idea.
today it is more commony used to excuse outrageous activities while on vacation
2006-09-10 17:57:43 · answer #1 · answered by disco legend zeke 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When in Rome, do as the Romans do or if you want a more modern example: when in New York, do as New Yorkers do.
It's just the idea that in good part your behavior has to conform to the standards of the place you are in. Some behaviors e.g. a man kissing another man on the cheek as a form of greeting, might be fine in Italy, but would be viewed as strange in England. And in contrast simply saying hello and not even shaking hands would be a fine greeting in England, but might be interpreted as cold in many other cultures.
2006-09-11 00:59:27 · answer #2 · answered by John M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"when in Rome" is part of the quote "When in Rome, do as the Romans do". This means that the best way to adapt to new situations is to act like the people around you.
2006-09-11 00:55:22 · answer #3 · answered by Bethany 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing everyone has left out is that the saying arose because the Rome was the center of the Western World in ancient times. The saying implies not only that you should adapt to the customs of those around you when you find yourself in foreign climes, but that you might want to emulate the prevailing superpower of your era.
2006-09-11 01:39:50 · answer #4 · answered by Rico Toasterman JPA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The phrase "When in Rome" is associated with the proverb "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" which is used to advise people to adapt to the culture of places that they visit.
2006-09-11 00:56:06 · answer #5 · answered by matty.. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
In Rome lived the wealthy, and if you went there, you were expected to act such. For example [and I know nothing of Rome] hold the grapes like they did, and dress such and walk such. It is a philosophy of being a guest, being foreign.
ps, not Rome, Italy, Rome as in the Holy Roman Empire.
2006-09-11 00:55:19 · answer #6 · answered by Maziar S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it means to act or behave as natives do when you are in their country.
2006-09-11 07:24:27 · answer #7 · answered by robyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are all correct on this one
2006-09-11 00:58:09 · answer #8 · answered by theskyispink v 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋