I've heard it before and I still have no clue what it means.. anyone care to enlighten me?
Thank you in advance for your answers..
2007-04-04 08:42:57 · 8 answers · asked by ☆Karma☆ 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
if your at a home and they have a big orgy,jump in!...
2007-04-04 09:10:03 · answer #1 · answered by Nash Wolfe 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do." It means to know and follow the customs and behaviors of your guests. If they take their shoes off at the door, you should too. If they greet you with a kiss on the cheek, at least don't flip out. Our ways are not their ways, and unless they are sacrificing kids or cutting themselves ritualisticly, it isn't worth it to embarrass or piss off the locals.
2007-04-04 15:53:45 · answer #2 · answered by Curtis B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. They will be offended if you do not know and follow their customs.
This is why you take off your shoes when at a home is Asia.
This is why you belch around families who consider this to be a way of complimenting a good meal- they get INSULTED if you didn't scarf it down quickly enough to show appreciation!
2007-04-04 15:48:05 · answer #3 · answered by starryeyed 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
When in Rome, do as the Romans
the idea is that if you go to another country you should be willing to accept their traditions, food, etc. In general, you are supposed to follow their customs, whether you agree or not.
2007-04-04 16:04:13 · answer #4 · answered by Martha P 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It means, do as the Romans do, when you're in Rome.
(So you won't run into trouble.)
2007-04-04 15:49:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means when you are the guest of someone from another culture you respect their customs and try to assimilate and understand them. This makes it pleasant for all concerned.
2007-04-04 15:49:08 · answer #6 · answered by Maria b 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
when in Rome...... live like the Romans
Its all about integration and assimilation (beats sticking out like a sore thumb if you ask me)
2007-04-04 15:47:23 · answer #7 · answered by Blazin'22 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It means when you're in a situation where you are not sure how to act, follow other people's examples.
2007-04-04 15:48:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋