Have you ever been to Rome? Have you ever heard this expression ? Today, we are going to learn everything about this expression.<\/p>\n
Meaning:<\/span> It means that it is polite and respectful to adapt your way of behaving when you are in a different culture or society.Basically, we use this expression when we want to recommend to someone that they behave appropriately. Then they will be respectful and respected:)<\/p>\n Example: \u201cAt work everyone dresses very casually\u2026 I used to dress formally, but when in Rome, do as the Romans<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n Origin: Where did this saying come from? Well, the expression was found in a letter from Saint Augustine from 390AD. In that letter, there is a sentence which says: \u201cWhen I go to Rome, I fast on Saturday, but here [in Milan] I do not.<\/p>\n Because it is such a well-known expression, sometimes we can just say \u201cWhen in Rome\u201d and people will understand. The whole proverb appeares in the song by Tonny Bennett &Bill Evans:<\/p>\n