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when in Rome
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when you are in a foreign place, you should follow the local customs
Short for 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do'. Often said lightly when trying a local custom. The same idea as 'nhập gia tùy tục'.
In context
Everyone in Hanoi eats breakfast on tiny plastic stools, so I did too. When in Rome!
I don't usually eat this late, but when in Rome, do as the Romans do.
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