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I know the term, I was just extending your use of it.


But we're not in Rome. We're on earth. So the saying goes: "When on earth do as the Chinese do".


I never liked that phrase. Which Romans in particular? Rome was complicated as hell and regularly ruled by unpredictable incestuous madmen.

I'd rather not do as the Romans do, whilst in Rome, lest they mistake me for a Roman and I end up dead in some strange political intrigue, possibly featuring a drunken goat.


Yeah but if you act differently you might end up entertainment...




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