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)

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