When in Rom , Do as Romans do

The phrase “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” most closely encourages which behavior when experiencing another culture?

• Adapt to local customs respectfully

• Insist on your home traditions

• Avoid interacting with residents

• Criticize unfamiliar practices

Which reason best justifies following local customs when visiting another country?

• It lets you avoid learning any new ideas

• It makes you appear very fashionable

• It guarantees making close friends quickly

• It builds respect and reduces misunderstandings

Ignoring local customs during a visit most likely leads to which consequence?

• Accurate assumptions about local values

• Guaranteed safety in unfamiliar settings

• Faster integration into the community

• Misunderstandings and strained relationships

Which action is the clearest example of respectful behavior while traveling?

• Correcting locals who do things differently

• Refusing food to avoid any cultural mistakes

• Speaking louder so people understand better

• Learning basic greetings and using them politely

Which reasoning best justifies behaving politely when visiting another country?

• Politeness proves your culture is superior to others

• Politeness eliminates all safety risks while traveling

• Politeness guarantees everyone will agree with you

• Politeness builds trust and reduces cultural friction