When in Rome do as the Romans do.

Almost every person has been taught at some point in his or her life how to behave properly
in a society, so that to be regarded as a true gentleman or lady. Manners are highly important every
where in the world, however they are not the same in all countries. Therefore, a tourist should really
be aware of those differences, in order not to make mistakes and be considered rude. Indeed,
strange at it may seem, what for us, Romanians, is a sign of good manners, for a British or Italian
may be seen as inadequate or even bad behavior.
That is why, anyone who travels abroad must make sure that his or her conduct are in tune
with the customs of the visited people. For example, the Japanese salute with a bow and few shake
hands, something totally different from what the Europeans usually do. Even more striking, in
Bulgaria, when people mean “yes” they nod as the Romanians do when they say “no,” and the other
way around. Furthermore, in Yugoslavia it is considered a total rudeness for a woman to declare her
age in public, whether asked or not.
In conclusion, the proverb “when in Rome do as the Romans do” has a lot of meaning for
travelers, and I believe each tourist should pay attention to the small details, because what for one
seems natural, for a person of another nationality may be intolerable.