When in Rome, do as the Romans do

Meaning: Adapt to local customs when visiting a new place.

Origin: Attributed to Saint Ambrose (4th century) advising Saint Augustine.

Translations

• French: À Rome, fais comme les Romains (literally: In Rome, do as the Romans)
• Spanish: Donde fueres, haz lo que vieres (literally: Where you go, do what you see)
• Japanese: 郷に入っては郷に従え (Gō ni itte wa gō ni shitagae) (literally: When entering a village, follow the village)

More proverbs about Wisdom

• Keep your friends close and your enemies closer — It's wise to monitor those who might harm you.
• Jack of all trades, master of none — Versatility can come at the cost of expertise.
• Haste makes waste — Rushing leads to mistakes and wasted effort.
• Don't cry over spilled milk — Don't worry about things that have already happened.
• A penny saved is a penny earned — Saving money is just as valuable as earning it.
• Easy come, easy go — Things obtained without effort are easily lost.

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