Bobby D
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no... dont go to arkansas and mess with your cousins |
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Linda D
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The expression applies to every city/town. This is a way to 'blend in' and not 'stand out' like you're new there. |
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billyandgaby
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all |
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Chandler
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Rome, dah! |
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yday
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all cities, places environments. it means just gell with the people around you. dont do something that will make you look stupid or uncool |
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Angie P.
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Bascially, it's saying to go with the flow and do as everyone else does . . . be a follower, if you will. |
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Dazed and Confused
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whatever you think. |
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miatalise12560
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It's a generalization...not to be taken literally....for example, when you dine in Japan expect to take off your shoes and sit on the floor....etc. |
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Erik T*****
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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..." |
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Brian Da Dog
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Um...If you in Berlin, i would not do as the romans....you may get a funny look. |
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pureevilgood
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Assuming a legitimate need to answer... yes |
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Livin' La Vida Gay
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It's a saying dude, I guess that you can apply it to any other country that you wish to, like Paris and so on.... |
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Rick
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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 |
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blestbrenfan
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All |
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Constant_Traveler
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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. |
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curious cook
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It applies to all cities. However, Rome sounds better than "When in Podunk, do what Podunkers do". (Sorry, Podunk) |
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sbouasri
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general expression to imply when in a city does as the locals do |
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old_woman_84
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It applies to wherever you are at the time. City, country, airpline,underground tunnel. |
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Kay
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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. |
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ahmo
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it applies to all cities except detroit. |
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Sharp Marble
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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. |
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Lisa
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Everywhere |
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LONG-JOHN
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SERIOUSLY,YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO "GENERALIZE" UPON "FOLK SAYINGS" AS BE ABLE TO APPLY THEM TO THE PREVAILING SITUATION AT HAND----DO YOU "MAKE HAY WHEN THE SUN SHINES?--OF COURSE ONE DOES---BUT, THE LATTER ,TO ME, ALSO HAS A VALUABLE MEANING: THAT ONE ALSO TAKES "FAVORABLE =PROACTIVE" ACTION, WHEN "THE TIME /TIMING IS 'RIGHT'= AT A FAVORABLE TIME !!!"--------BACK TO YOURS----ARE YOU ALWAYS "IN ROME"---HA ! HA! |
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simse
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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. |
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dietcoke884
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pretty much |
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theatre lover
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pretty much. |
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GuitarGirl
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i dont know |
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